Resources
Help Line
Kids Help Phone
Free, confidential and anonymous assistance at anytime.
Call and speak with a counsellor immediately, or if you prefer to write, send a question online.
Toll Free: 1-800-668-6868
Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth
Advocates are available to provide support and assist with CAS issues or concerns.
Local: 1-416-325-5669
Toll Free: 1-800-263-2841
E-mail: advocacy@provincialadvocate.on.ca
http://www.provincialadvocate.on.ca
Youth In Care Networks
The Ontario Youth Communication Advocacy Network
Provides support and resources to Ontario's youth in care.
To contact Youth CAN, you must register online.
http://www.ontarioyouthcan.org
Youth in Care Canada
Helps voice the opinions and concerns of youth in and from care and promote the improvement of services.
Local: 613-230-8945
Toll Free: 1-800-790-7074
E-mail: info@youthincare.ca
Foster Parent Information
Winning Kids
This website provides access to information about fostering in the Ottawa region.
Local: 613-742-1620
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa
Helps individuals become foster parents and provides on-going support.
Local: 613-742-1620
Foster Parents Society of Ontario
Provides a voice for all foster families in Ontario.
Local: 905-271-3608
E-mail: fpso@sympatico.ca
http://fosterparentssociety.org
Bursaries
Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
This organization offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships to assist with post-secondary education expenses, focusing on youth in care and former wards.
Local: 416-987-7725
Youth in Care Canada
The Ken Dryden Scholarship is awarded to youth currently or formerly in the care of the Children's Aid Society.
Toll Free: 1-800-790-7074
Local: 613-230-8945
E-mail: info@youthincare.ca
Champions for Children Foundation
The Dare to Dream Bursary Program is offered by the Foundation to youth in care of the Children's Aid Society.
Local: 613-745-1893 ext. 1
http://www.championsforchildrenfoundation.ca
Post-Secondary Education Tips
Community Information
Community information Centre of Ottawa
Assists in finding local services that you require.
Local: 211 or 613-241-INFO (4636)
Toll Free: 1-877-761-9076
E-mail: info@cominfo-ottawa.org
Ottawa. Found Locally
Provides local community information through an online search engine.
Community Health Centres
Calington Community Health Centre
Provide a range of health, social and community resources to residents of the area. Some of these services include; health care, homework clubs and youth counselling.
Carlington Reception: 613-722-4000
Healthcare Reception: 613-722-2161
ACTT Reception: 613-722-9731
Annavale Reception: 613-798-5689
http://www.carlington.ochc.org
South-East 0ttawa Community Health Centre
Provide a range of health, social and community resources to residents in South-East Ottawa. Some of these services include; health care, youth employment support and youth drop-ins.
General Reception: 613-737-5115
Appointment Booking: 613-737-4809
Better Beginnings: 613-523-2223
Email: office@seochc.on.ca
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
Provide a range of health, social and community resources to residents of Ottawa east and Sandy Hill. Some of these services include; health care, youth lifeskills programs and youth counselling.
General Reception: 613-789-1500
Health Services: 613-789-8458
E-mail: info@sandyhillchc.on.ca
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Provide a range of health, social and community resources to residents of Ottawa west. Some of these services include; health services, employment and youth programs and multicultural programs.
Main Reception: 613-820-4922
Medical Reception: 613-820-2001
Email: general@pqchc.com
Somerset West Community Health Centre
Provide a range of health, social and community resources to residents of west-central Ottawa. Some of these services include; health care, life-skills training and educational/support groups.
Main Reception: 613-238-8210
Medical Reception: 613-238-1220
E-mail: info@swchc.on.ca
Community Centres
Overbrook-Forbes Community Resource Center
Provide a range of support services to members of the community. Some of these services include; youth counseling, drop-ins and homework clubs.
Local: 613-745-0073
E-mail: info@ofcrc.org
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
Provide a range of support services to members of the community. Some of these services include; youth counselling, life-skills programs and drop-ins.
Local: 613-591-3686
Chrysalis House: 613-591-5991
Chrysalis House Crisis Line: 613-591-5901
E-mail: info@communityresourcecentre.ca
http://www.communityresourcecentre.ca
Eastern Ottawa Resource Center
Provide a range of support services to members of the community. Some of these services include; drop-ins, homework clubs and Hip Hop classes.
Local: 613-741-6025
E-mail: info@eorc-gloucester.ca
http://www.eorc-gloucester.org
Vanier Community Service Centre
Provide a range of support services to members of the community. Some of these services include; legal assistance, employment services and learning centres.
Local: 613-744-2892
E-mail: gmurga@cscvanier.com
Housing
Action Housing
A charitable organization devoted to assisting those in need to find and maintain safe, affordable and adequate rental housing.
Local: 613-562-8219
E-mail: info@action-logement.ca
Housing Help
An organization devoted to assisting those in need to find and maintain safe, affordable and adequate rental housing.
Local: 613-563-4532
E-mail: info@housinghelp.on.ca
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
Assist youth to find and maintain safe, affordable and adequate housing.
Local: 613-729-1000
Crisis Line: 613-260-2360
E-mail: headoffice@ysb.on.ca
John Howard Society of Ottawa
Provide safe and stable accomodations and support to youth in the Ottawa area.
Local: 613-789-7418
E-mail: jhsottawa@ottawa.johnhoward.ca
Employment
Job Connect
Offer a variety of services, programs and workshops to help find a job. Some of the services offered include; daily job posting, Internet access and resume assistance.
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
Offer resources, workshops and training to assist with your employment search. YSB also provides summer job search support and offers at-risk youth opportunities to develop additional skills.
Local: 613-729-1000
Crisis Line: 613-260-2360
Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-377-7775
E-mail: headoffice@ysb.on.ca
City of Ottawa Youth Zone Jeunesse Employment Resource
580-ZONE
Employment assistance
http://www.ottawa.ca/ residents/yzj/index_en.html
City of Ottawa Employment Resource
613-560-0625
Employment assistance
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/ efa/index_en.html
City of Ottawa Employment & Financial Assistance
http://Employment & financial assistance.
John Howard Society of Ottawa
Provide individual assistance to prepare for, find and keep employment.
Local: 613-789-7418
E-mail: jhsottawa@ottawa.johnhoward.ca
St-Lawrence College Employment Services
Offer a variety of employment services to both job seekers and employers. Some services offered include; job search strategies, workshops and interview preparation.
Local: 613-232-0022 Ext. 1770
E-mail: ESO@sl.on.ca
http://www.employmentservice.sl.on.ca
Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC)
A community-based organization who provides employment services to the Ottawa community. This organization is a service of the John Howard Society of Ottawa. Services offered include; career interest assessment, summer jobs for students and apprenticeship information.
Local: 613-828-2123
E-mail: info@cercottawa.ca
Sexual Health
Sexual Health Centre
613-234-4641
Health Centre,Info/clinic, birth control, pregnancy, STD's
Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
Outreach and counselling services
Youth Net
613-738-3915
Under 18 - support groups, assistance to connect with resources.
Identify/Gender
Pink Triangle Services
613-563-4818
In person and telephone support for gay men, lesbians and bi-sexual youth.
Youth Service Bureau
1-613-729-1000
In person and telephone support for gay men, lesbians and bi-sexual youth.
Counselling
Youth Service Bureau (YSB)
613-729-1000
Counseling and support services for youth.
Crisis Intervention
Distress Centre of Ottawa
613-238-3311
24 hrs confidential telephone intervention and assistance.
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