Resources for Youth

These offer FREE, CONFIDENTIAL services to help you out in tough times.

CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
747-7800
(child abuse and protection services)

DAVID SMITH CENTRE
594-8333
(individual/group counseling/treatment, drop-in)

DISTRESS CENTRE
238-3311
(Anonymous, 24-hr services)

HOPEWELL
241-3428
(Eating disorders support center of Ottawa)

JOHN HOWARD YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
789-7418
(Employment counseling, job preparation)

KIDS HELP PHONE
1-800-668-6868
(Bilingual, confidential, 24-hr, anyone can call, free)

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICE
241-0400
(Age 16 and older experiencing a mental health crisis, including suicide)
Anonymous, 24-hour service

OTTAWA MOBILE CRISIS CENTRE
562-3004
(0-15 years of age experiencing a mental health crisis, including suicide)
Mon - Fri 4:30pm - 12:00am (midnight) /  Sat - Sun 11:00 - 12:00 pm (noon)

RAINBOW TALK SERVICES(Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Questioning)
233-4443 x 2171
(Local website by and for youth, filled with resources)

TEEN HEALTH CENTRE (CHEO)
738-3664
(General concerns of health, sexuality, eating disorders) crisis line   737-2571

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
236-8244

YOUTH NET/RESEAU ADO
738-3915
(Depression/mental health support groups for youth) 738-3914

YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU
729-1000