Community and Mental Health Resources
If you are feeling overwhelmed and/or distressed as a result of the ongoing pandemic, please ask for help. Call 911 if you believe there is an immediate danger to your life or someone else.
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TIP: A local crisis or distress call centre is a great resource, even when it isn't you that is in a crisis. Call them if you need advice on how to manage and approach someone else in crisis.
In Crisis
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PARTNERED COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Somali Centre for Family Services
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Youth Office: (613) 526-2803​
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Head Office: (613) 526-2075
South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre
- Hours: Opens 9AM – 5PM Weekdays
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Phone: (613) 737-5115
Youth Services Bureau
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YSB Mental Health Services: (613) 562-3004
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24/7 Crisis Line: (613) 260-2360
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EMERGENCIES
If you, your friend or family member is in crisis, consider doing the following:
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If you are worried that yourself or someone else is suicidal, then do not leave them alone. Get help immediately — call 911 (Police/Fire/EMS).
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Call a local crisis line for advice.
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Call 911 (On uOttawa campus, call University of Ottawa Protection Services at (613) 562-5411)
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Call a friend or family member to help support you!
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Your nearest Hospital emergency room- If you cannot reach a hospital in time, call 911.
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Community Crises Lines
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(613) 722-6914 (Ottawa)
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(1-866) 996-0991 (Toll-free)
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​Ottawa Distress Centre: (613) 238-3311 (24 hours)
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Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre: 613-562-2333​
CRISes OR DISTRESS resources
uOttawa
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(613) 741-6433 (Ottawa)
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(819) 775-3223 (Gatineau)
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1+(800) 567-9699 (Toll-free)
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Ottawa Community Services
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Canadian Mental Health Association: (613) 737-7791
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Distress Centre: (613) 238-3311 (24 hours)
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Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre: (613) 722-6521
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Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre: 613-562-2333
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Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914 (24 hours)
Additional resources in ottawa-gatineau
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
University of Ottawa Services
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Centre for Students with Disabilities: 613-562-5800 x2683
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Health Services: (613) 564-3950 | https://www.uottawa.ca/health/services/mental-health
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Centre for Psychological Services: (613) 562-5289
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Counselling and Coaching Service (SASS): (613) 562-5200 | https://sass.uottawa.ca/en/personal/services/workshops
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Residence Counselling: rezcounsres@uottawa.ca
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Mental Health and Wellness: https://www.uottawa.ca/wellness/
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Additional Canadian Resources
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CMHA Resources: http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/
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E-Mental Health Resources: http://www.ementalhealth.ca/Ottawa-Carleton/​
CMHA
COVID-19
Christie Lake Kids Ottawa
COVID-19 Mental Health Resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CAMH)
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Note: If you are feeling overwhelmed and/or distressed as a result of the ongoing pandemic, please do not hesitate to ask for help. Please call 911 if you believe there is an immediate danger to your life or someone else.