Crisis and Referral Resources
Suicide Prevention and Emotional Support:
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis yourself, or you know someone who is, you can contact:
Distress Centre (24/7)
Available to all residents, regardless of age.
613-238-3311
Crisis Line Ottawa (24/7)
This service is for individuals 16 years or older.
613-722-6914
1-866-996-0991 (Toll Free)
Kids Help Phone (24/7)
Text with a crisis responder: text CONNECT to 686868
1-888-668-6868
Transgender Crisis Line
1-877-330-6366
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (24/7)
613-562-2333
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
613-234-2266
Community-Based Support and Counselling
Good 2 Talk
Bilingual mental health support for post-secondary students
1-866-925-5454
Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Tel-Aide Outaouais
French Services/Service en Français
613-741-6433 (Ottawa)
819-775-3223 (Gatineau)
Youth Service Bureau of Ottawa
Youth and family mental health support ages 12-17 years old.
1-877-377-7775 (Toll Free)
613-260-2360 (Crisis Line)
Centre for Interpersonal Relationships
Offered to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. Variable fees.
1-855-779-2347
Men and Healing
Specialized services to men over 18 years old. Variable fees.
613-482-9363
Family Services Ottawa
Offers walk-in counselling on Tuesdays and Saturdays, in English only. Variable fees.
613-725-3601
Catholic Family Services
Offers walk-in counselling on Thursdays and Fridays, in English only. Variable fees.
613-233-8478
Jewish Family Services Ottawa
Offers walk-in counselling on Wednesdays and Sundays, in English only. Variable fees.
613-722-2225
Counselling Connect
Bilingual services. Schedule a free phone or video counselling session.
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Ottawa
Helps and supports people in Ottawa who are experiencing grief
613-567-4278
If you’re looking for a counsellor in private practice: www.psychologytoday.com/ca
If you are in high school, you can speak to a counsellor, public health nurse or other relevant staff at your student health services.
Most Canadian colleges and universities provide free counselling to their students.
