find help
Here is a list of free and cost-effective resources available to those living with mental illness. The list is growing as we find more resources. If you feel you are in immediate danger, please seek medical help or dial 9-1-1.
Government of Ontario Mental Health Resources Phone: 2-1-1
1call1click.ca (for youth up to 21) Phone: 1-877-377-7775
accessmha.ca (for people 16 and older)
BounceBack Ontario Phone: 1-866-345-0224
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario mental health services page
Christian Counselling Ottawa Phone: 613-729-8454
Connex Ontario Phone: 1-866-531-2600
Counselling Connect (list of Ottawa-area counselling links)
Crisis Line (Ottawa and region) Phone: 613-722-6914
Crisis Services Canada (suicide prevention line) Phone: 1-833-456-4566
Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region Phone: 613-238-3311
Employee Assistance Program (Government of Canada employees only)
Holy Spirit Healing Clinic Phone: 343-262-4325
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous services) Phone: 1-855-242-3310
Kids Help Phone (text CONNECT to #686868) Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario Phone: 1-888-486-8236
Muslim Family Services of Ottawa Phone: 613-562-2773
Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition
Ottawa Pastoral Counselling Centre Phone: 613-325-2516
Ottawa Public Health resources page
Parents' Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (support for parents with children facing
mental health challenges) Help Line Phone: 613-321-3211
Pay What You Can Virtual Peer Support Groups
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Phone: 613-722-6521
TogetherAll (online peer-to=peer mental health support community)
Wabano Centre (Indigenous health centre) Phone: 613-748-0657
Youth Services Jeunesse (Ottawa and region) Phone: 613-260-2360
Suggested Mediation Practices
Bells Corners United Church has two labyrinths, which have been used for centuries
for the purposes of meditation. The outdoor labyrinth, located outside the main
entrance to the church, is available for use at any time. The indoor labyrinth can be
used by calling the church office: 613-820-8103
Parishioners at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church suggest praying the rosary, a deeply
personal and meditative practice that goes back centuries. To learn how to pray the
rosary, check out this guide.