Emergency Contacts

The following is a list of agencies offering free and confidential services to help you out in tough times.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call one of the agencies below.

Mental Health Crisis Line
613-722-6914 (within Ottawa)
1-866-996-0991 (outside Ottawa)
Anonymous, confidential, 24/7

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line
613-260-2360 (local)
1-877-377-7775 (toll-free)
Supportive listening, crisis counselling, referrals and more, 24/7

Tel-Aide Outaouais
1-800-567-9699
Anonymous, confidential, French language, 24/7

Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
613-238-3311
Anonymous, confidential, English language, 24/7

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
Text ‘CONNECT’ to 686868
Bilingual counselling, information, and referrals, 24/7

USA National Suicide Hotlines
1-800-784-2433
1-800-273-8255
Toll-free, 24/7

Crisis Services Canada
Text ‘Start' to 45645
Available from 4 p.m. – midnight ET

Youth America Hotline (YAH)
1-877-968-8454