Resources for Patients

If you are experiencing an emergency, please go to the emergency department of your nearest general hospital or call 911.

• Walk-in Counselling: https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Ottawa-Carleton/Walk-In-Counselling/index.php?m=heading&ID=442
• Guided Self-Help Program: https://bouncebackontario.ca
• Free Access services: https://www.counsellingconnect.org
• Find a Psychologist: https://www.crhsp.ca/public-profile/
• Peer Support: https://togetherall.com/en-ca/
• Ottawa Crisis Line: https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/24-7-crisis-line/
• Other Links
  • https://ottawa.cmha.ca
  • https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/mental-health.aspx
  • https://www.ementalhealth.ca
  • https://www.headspace.com
• Crises Lines Contact Information
  • Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991
  • Ottawa and the counties of Prescott Russell, Renfrew and Stormont Dundas and Glengarry – 1+ (613) 722-6914
  • Leeds & Grenville district – 1+ (866) 281-2911
  • Pembroke Regional Hospital Mobile Crisis Team – 1+ (613) 732-3675 ext. 8116 or 1+ (866) 996-0991
  • Youth Services Bureau 24/7 Crisis Line – 1+ (613) 260-2360 or 1+ (877) 377-7775

• Mental Health Resources:
  • https://openmindbc.ca/youth-young-adults/
  • https://www.adolescenthealth.org/Resources/Clinical-Care-Resources/Mental-Health/Mental-Health-Resources-For-Adolesc.aspx#Apps
• Substance Use: https://www.samhsa.gov/young-adults/resources
• Sexual Health: https://www.shorecentre.ca/sexual-health/sexual-health-resources/
• Bullying Help: https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/get-help/
• CHEO Resource List: https://www.cheo.on.ca/modules/atoz/index.aspx Youth Services: https://www.ysb.ca

• Mental Health: https://www.gpcso.org/en/#
• Physical Health:
  • Activity Centres: https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-seniors-active-living-centre-near-you
  • Tips: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/physical-activity-tips-older-adults-65-years-older.html
  • Toolkit: https://prismic-io.s3.amazonaws.com/participaction%2F84f1e964-a43c-419e-994b-57a63c3bf822_pa-seniors-toolkit-design-v03-eng-pa.pdf
• Brain Health: https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/how-can-i-prevent-dementia/brain-healthy-tips-reduce-your-risk-dementia
• Social Health: https://kmb.camh.ca/eenet/resources/connection-matters-in-later-life
• Support Services:
  • https://ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/older-adults/health-and-support-services
  • https://ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/older-adults/guide-services-and-programs-older-adults
• Advanced Care Planning: https://www.speakupontario.ca

• Sexual Health: https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/facts/
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • https://www.pregnancyinfo.ca
• Menopause
  • https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/clinical-services/deptpgrmcs/clinics-and-services/menopause-clinic/
  • https://www.menopauseandu.ca
• Violence & Abuse
  • https://ovs-svo.com
  • https://orcc.net
• Preventative Health
  • Breast cancer: https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer
  • Cervical cancer: https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/cancer-care-ontario/programs/screening-programs/ontario-cervical

• Men's Health A-Z: https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mens-health-a-z/
• Ontario Men's Health: https://www.ontariomenshealth.ca
• Prostate Health: https://www.ontario.ca/page/prostate-cancer-screening
• Sexual Health: https://www.ontariomenshealth.ca/erectile-dysfunction/
• Mental Health: https://jack.org/Resources/Men-s-Mental-Health

Please refer to our 'COVID Updates' page for related resources.