Mental Health Services in Ottawa
If you are concerned about your mental health or someone else, speak to your health care provider. If you are in crisis, contact the Mental Health Crisis Line (24 hours a day/7 days a week) at 613-722-6914 or if outside Ottawa toll-free at 1-866-996-0991.
If you have a youth in crisis, contact the Youth Services 24/7 Crisis Line (24 hours a day/7 days a week) at 613-260-2360 of if outside Ottawa toll-free at 1-877-377-7775.
If you (or your child) are experiencing thoughts of suicide or harming yourself, call 9-1-1.
If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact:
Ottawa Mental Health Crisis Line, available 24/7 by phone at 613-722-6914 within Ottawa and toll free at 1-866-996-0991 within eastern Ontario
Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region 24/7 Distress Line, available by phone at 613-238-3311 within Ottawa, and 24/7 Crisis Line, available by phone at 613-722-691
National Hope for Wellness Helpline (for Indigenous peoples across Canada), available 24/7 via online chat or by phone, toll free at 1-855-242-3310
National Black Youth Helpline, available every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET by phone at 416-285-9944, or toll free at 1-833-294-8650
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa 24/7 Crisis Line, available 24/7 via online chat or by phone at 613-260-2360 within Ottawa or toll free at 1-877-377-7775 within eastern Ontario