Resources
Mental Health Resource Guide
The Mental Health Resource Guide was created to help you navigate various mental health resources on and off-campus.
Should you have any questions about these resources or are in the need of different resources, please do not hesitate to contact us.
GETTING HELP – URGENT IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE HELP/SUPPORT
Call a distress helpline:
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
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
Need Help?
You are not alone. There are many places you can go for help.
If at risk of harm to self or others: call 911 or go to a Hospital Emergency Department.