Urgent Care Needs

Please do not wait for a scheduled appointment if you, or someone you know, requires immediate intervention.  In an emergency dial 911, visit your local emergency room or walk-in mental health clinic, or connect with one of the provided emergency lines below. 

Should you require ongoing care following an outpatient visit or inpatient treatment, please use the contact form above  to connect with us so we can arrange services to meet your needs.  Alternatively, you can click here to be brought to our online booking platform to book a virtual appointment. 

Call 2-1-1 for information on the full range of community, social, government and health services and programs available in Ottawa and how to access those services.

ConnexOntario 1-888-531-2600

• Problem Gambling helpline: 1-888-230-3505 – opgh.on.ca
• Addictions helpline: 1-800-565-8603 – dart.on.ca
• Mental Health helpline: 1-866-531-2600 – mhsio.on.ca
• ConnexGo app

• Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566
• The Mental Health Crisis Line (EN/FR) 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
• Crisis Text Line  Text HOME to 686868
• Distress Centre of Ottawa (EN) 613-238-3311
• Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre  (LQBTQ+ support) 613-562-2333

For Specific Communities

• For LGBTQ2S+ 647-694-4275
•  First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line – 1-855-242-3310
• Assaulted Women’s Helpline – 1-866-863-0511

French Lines

• Fem-Aide 1-877-336-243
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Ottawa: 613-741-6433 and Gatineau: 819-775-3223.
• Centre d’aide 1-866-277-3553

• Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
• Youth Services Bureau (EN/FR) walk-in counselling, crisis line 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775, and online crisis chat service at http://chat.ysb.ca
• Youth Link 416-967-1773 ext 222 for ages 12-24 & families.  Please see their website for hours.

For 16 years+

•  The Mental Health Crisis Line (EN/FR) 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
• Good2Talk Helpline (for Post-Secondary Students)1-866-925-5454 or text GOOD2TALK to 686868