Mental Health
The Royal Mental Health Events
An event series hosted by the Royal to educate and support mental health and wellness. Sessions are free and open to the public through Zoom, registration in advance is required.
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Wellness Workshops OAG
The Ottawa Art Gallery has subsidised programming and workshops for community groups. A weekly “Creative Space” drop-in art making workshop in partnership with The Royal Mental Health Centre is designed for youth and adults carrying the experience of mental illness and promotes mental health and social inclusion. Workshops are currently virtual.
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Counselling Connect
Free phone and video counselling in English, French or Arabic, provided by counsellors from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous communities; African, Caribbean, and Black communities; other racialized communities; and LGBT2SQ+ communities.
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Ottawa Distress Centre
24/7 helpline for those experiencing mental distress, crisis, or have mental health related questions.
Distress: 613-238-3311
Crisis line: 613-722-6914 or
1-866-996-0991
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Ottawa Public Health: Mental Health and Substance Use Resource List
A mental health, addiction, and substance use resource list compiled by Ottawa Public Health, available as a downloadable pdf.
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