Resources
GETTING HELP – IN NEED OF SUPPORT
Everyone deals with mental health challenges from time to time. You may want to consider getting professional help if the difficulties:
Have been lasting for more than a couple of weeks
OR have been causing you significant distress
OR impair your ability to function or grow as a person
There are many professionals you can seek out for support:
Family doctor or GPs in walk-ins:
Can make initial diagnoses, prescribe medication, refer to resources (e.g. psychiatrist, counselor)
Psychiatrist:
Can make diagnoses, specialize in medications, some offer therapy
Psychologist:
Can make diagnoses, offer therapy, often work with more complex cases
Social workers and counsellors:
Offer support, therapy.
To find mental health professionals and useful information: www.ementalhealth.ca
Reduced fee services (by students in training):
- Centre for Psychological Services and Research (CPSR):
(613) 562-5289 - La Clinique de services
de l’UQO :psychologiques
(819) 773-1679 - Counselling Centre (St-Paul University) :
(613) 782-3022 - Ottawa Institute for
Behavioural Therapy:Cognivitive
(613) 820-9931 - Centre for Interpersonal Relationships
Many workplaces have support programs
For addictions, there are free groups such as SMART groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous
Self-help books, apps, workbooks and websites:
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (for apps)
- Canadian Mental Health Association (for websites, apps, caregiver toolkits, etc)
- Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies
(searchable database of books)
Specific resources for diverse communities:
The black community:
- FAMHAS Foundation: Free counselling and events
- African Canadian Association of Ottawa
The indigenous community:
- Minwasshin Lodge: An indigenous Women’s Support Centre with various programs, services (e.g., counselling), and events
- Wabano: A centre with mental wellness services that merge Indigenous practices with contemporary therapeutic methods for children, youth, adults, and families
- First Nation and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line 24/7: Telephone counselling services available in English, and French and Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut upon request
- Native Youth Crisis Hotline 24/7 (1-877-209-1266)
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- TransLifeline (1-877-330-6366): Crisis hotline that offers resources and support to the transgender community
- LGBTTQQ2SI Youth Line (647-694-4275): Confidential and non-judgemental peer support through telephone, text and chat services
Newcomers to Ottawa
- Immigrant Women Services Ottawa: Crisis intervention and counselling services
- Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO): Clinical counselling
GETTING HELP – ON CAMPUS
Health Services: www.uottawa.ca/health
- Physical and mental health services
Place to go to get a family doctor!
SASS: sass.uottawa.ca/en/personal
- Counselling, coaching, workshops, etc.
- Counselling and Coaching Service (613-562-5200)
Peer Help Centre: seuo-uosu.com/peer-help
- Tutoring; Active listening;
- Peer support phone line
Mental Health and Wellness: www.uottawa.ca/wellness/
- Numerous wellness services for students and staff
- Resources on well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
Similar support from other groups:
- Women’s Resource Centre/Pride Centre/etc
- For graduate students
Protection Service: www.uottawa.ca/protection/en
- For safety and legal concerns
GETTING HELP – URGENT IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE HELP/SUPPORT
Crisis Line (Ottawa): 613-722-6914 / 1-866-996-0991
Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line: 613-260-2360
Centre d’aide 24/7 (Gatineau): 819-595-9999
Good2Talk (for post-secondary students) : 1-866-925-5454
Go to a walk-in counselling clinic: walkincounselling.com
Emergency Services on Campus:
sass.uottawa.ca/en/personal/emergency
If
- Call 911 or go to a Hospital Emergency Department
Mental Health Resource Guide
The Mental Health Resource Guide was created to help you navigate various mental health resources on and off-campus. This guide is provided in both official language. Should you have any questions about these resources or are in the need of different resources, please do not hesitate to contact us.