Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line
  613-722-6914
  1-866-996-0991
• Empower Me
  Students covered by the UOSU Health Plan have 24/7 access to additional mental health and wellness support through Empower Me.
  
  1-833-628-5589
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Good2Talk
  For all students attending post-secondary institutions in Ontario have access to mental health support via Good2Talk 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-925-5455.
  
  Toll Free: 1-866-925-5455
  English: Text GOODTOTALKON to 686868
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Employee and Family Assistance Program and Insurance

• Undergraduate UOSU Health Plan Insurance 
  Similar to the way you book a dentist or physiotherapist, you can also choose to see a private psychotherapist or psychologist and get reimbursed up to 80% via your health plan, with remote options available. Check out the details for undergraduates here.

Counselling

• Faculty Wellness Program
  613-562-5211
  Email: [email protected]
• Psychology Today
  A database of therapists working locally in private practice. Clients can search by insurance company, therapist, location and specific treatment options.
• emental health
  Searchable list of mental health resources in the Ottawa region including counsellors and psychologists.
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults, and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups. 

Apps and Online Learning

• Bounce Back (CBT coaching)
  Modules can be self-guided or with a coach
  
  1-866-345-0224
• TAO
  Is an on-line platform of tools and interactive modules that can help you manage the many stressors that come with University life and can help you bounce back from challenging times.
• MindShift CBT
  Free evidence-based anxiety relief
• Bloom Better You
  Join us and get ready to experience better sleep, reduced stress levels and a more relaxed lifestyle with our guided meditations, relaxing music, activities and mindful experiences

uOttawa Services

• Academic Accommodations Services
• Case Management
• Multi-faith chaplaincy services

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line
  613-722-6914
  1-866-996-0991
• Empower Me
  Students covered by the UOSU Health Plan have 24/7 access to additional mental health and wellness support through Empower Me.
  
  1-833-628-5589
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Good2Talk
  For all students attending post-secondary institutions in Ontario have access to mental health support via Good2Talk 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-925-5455.
  
  Toll Free: 1-866-925-5455
  English: Text GOODTOTALKON to 686868
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Employee and Family Assistance Program and Insurance

• Undergraduate UOSU Health Plan Insurance 
  Similar to the way you book a dentist or physiotherapist, you can also choose to see a private psychotherapist or psychologist and get reimbursed up to 80% via your health plan, with remote options available. Check out the details for undergraduates here.

Counselling

• Faculty Wellness Program
  613-562-5211
  Email: [email protected]
• Psychology Today
  A database of therapists working locally in private practice. Clients can search by insurance company, therapist, location and specific treatment options.
• emental health
  Searchable list of mental health resources in the Ottawa region including counsellors and psychologists.
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults, and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.

Apps and Online Learning

• Bounce Back (CBT coaching)
  Modules can be self-guided or with a coach
  
  1-866-345-0224
• TAO
  Is an on-line platform of tools and interactive modules that can help you manage the many stressors that come with University life and can help you bounce back from challenging times.
• MindShift CBT
  Free evidence-based anxiety relief
• Bloom Better You
  Join us and get ready to experience better sleep, reduced stress levels and a more relaxed lifestyle with our guided meditations, relaxing music, activities and mindful experiences

uOttawa Services

• Academic Accommodations Services
• Case Management
• Multi-faith chaplaincy services

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line
  613-722-6914
  1-866-996-0991
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Good2Talk
  For all students attending post-secondary institutions in Ontario have access to mental health support via Good2Talk 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-925-5455.
  
  Toll Free: 1-866-925-5455
  English: Text GOODTOTALKON to 686868
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Employee and Family Assistance Program and Insurance

• GSAÉD – MY SPP PROGRAM
  Immediate support is available 24/7/365 through instant messaging and telephone, and ongoing counselling is available through telephone and video by appointment. 

  To access My SSP, students may call 1.855.649.8641 or download the app via the App Store or Google Play and sign up using the Organization name “GSAED” for full access to the SSP services and resources.

• GreenShield Canada Insurance
  1-888-711-1119

Counselling

• Faculty Wellness Program
  613-562-5211
  Email: [email protected]
• Psychology Today
  A database of therapists working locally in private practice. Clients can search by insurance company, therapist, location and specific treatment options.
• emental health
  Searchable list of mental health resources in the Ottawa region including counsellors and psychologists.
• Student Resources - Graduate and postdoctoral Studies
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults, and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.

Apps and online Learning

• Bounce Back (CBT coaching)
  Modules can be self-guided or with a coach
  
  1-866-345-0224
• TAO
  Is an on-line platform of tools and interactive modules that can help you manage the many stressors that come with University life and can help you bounce back from challenging times.
• MindShift CBT
  Free evidence-based anxiety relief
• Bloom Better You
  Join us and get ready to experience better sleep, reduced stress levels and a more relaxed lifestyle with our guided meditations, relaxing music, activities and mindful experiences

uOttawa Services

• Academic Accommodations Service
• Case Management
• Multi-faith chaplaincy services

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line
  613-722-6914
  1-866-996-0991
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Good2Talk
  For all students attending post-secondary institutions in Ontario have access to mental health support via Good2Talk 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-925-5455.
  
  Toll Free: 1-866-925-5455
  English: Text GOODTOTALKON to 686868
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Counselling

• Faculty Wellness Program
  613-562-5211
  Email: [email protected]
• Psychology Today
  A database of therapists working locally in private practice. Clients can search by insurance company, therapist, location and specific treatment options.
• emental health
  Searchable list of mental health resources in the Ottawa region including counsellors and psychologists.
• Student Resources - For Graduate and Postdoctoral studies
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.

Apps and Online Learning

• Bounce Back (CBT coaching)
  Modules can be self-guided or with a coach
  
  1-866-345-0224
• TAO
  Is an on-line platform of tools and interactive modules that can help you manage the many stressors that come with University life and can help you bounce back from challenging times.
• MindShift CBT
  Free evidence-based anxiety relief
• Bloom Better You
  Join us and get ready to experience better sleep, reduced stress levels and a more relaxed lifestyle with our guided meditations, relaxing music, activities and mindful experiences

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line
  613-722-6914
  1-866-996-0991
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Good2Talk
  For all students attending post-secondary institutions in Ontario have access to mental health support via Good2Talk 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-925-5455.
  
  Toll Free: 1-866-925-5455
  English: Text GOODTOTALKON to 686868
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311
• PARO Helpline
  1-866-HELP-DOC
• OMA Physician Health Program
  24/7 Wellness support line
  1-800-851-6606
• TOH Mobile Crisis Team 
  MCT is an outreach team that is designed to provide a rapid assessment of and stabilization for individuals in the community who are in crisis.  A referral from a health professional or community service worker is required.  Please fax The Ottawa Hospital Mobile Crisis Team Referral Form  to 613-241-7710.

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Employee and Family Assistance Program and Insurance

• LifeWorks - (All faculty, staff and residents from all hospitals except those at CHEO). 
  
  613-238-4272
• Homewood Health - (All CHEO Faculty and Residents)
  1-800-663-1142

Counselling

• Faculty Wellness Program
  613-562-5211
  Email: [email protected]
• Psychology Today
  A database of therapists working locally in private practice. Clients can search by insurance company, therapist, location and specific treatment options.
• emental health
  Searchable list of mental health resources in the Ottawa region including counsellors and psychologists.
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults, and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.

Talk to a clinician

If you are a frontline healthcare worker and would like confidential support from a clinician, you can self-refer online or by phone to any of the access points below.

• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby(in English only)
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton(in English only)
• The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Ottawa
• Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishene
• Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto

Apps and Online Learning

• Bounce Back (CBT coaching)
  Modules can be self-guided or with a coach
  
  1-866-345-0224
• TAO
  Is an on-line platform of tools and interactive modules that can help you manage the many stressors that come with University life and can help you bounce back from challenging times.
• MindShift CBT
  Free evidence-based anxiety relief
• Bloom Better You
  Join us and get ready to experience better sleep, reduced stress levels and a more relaxed lifestyle with our guided meditations, relaxing music, activities and mindful experiences
• Resident Doctors of Canada (rdoc)
• CMA Wellness Hub
• Wellness4MDs
  Subscribe to Wellness4MDs to receive free daily cognitive behavioural therapy-based supportive text messages and mental health literacy information.
  
  TEXT "WELLMD" to
  1-855-947-4673

PGME Resident Accommodations

• Accommodation Policy and Process
• Medical Certificate and Functional Abilities Form(pdf, 430.61 KB)
• Parenting Resources for Residents

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line
  613-722-6914
  1-866-996-0991
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Good2Talk
  For all students attending post-secondary institutions in Ontario have access to mental health support via Good2Talk 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-925-5455.
  
  Toll Free: 1-866-925-5455
  English: Text GOODTOTALKON to 686868
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311
• PARO Helpline
  1-866-HELP-DOC
• OMA Physician Health Program
  1-800-851-6606

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Employee and Family Assistance Program and Insurance

• LifeWorks- (All faculty, staff and residents from all hospitals except those at CHEO, also includes Faculty of Medicine Graduate Students). Type GSAED or University of Ottawa to identify your institution.
  
  613-238-4272
• Homewood Health ( All CHEO faculty and residents)
  1-800-663-1142

Counselling

• Faculty Wellness Program
  613-562-5211
  Email: [email protected]
• Psychology Today
  A database of therapists working locally in private practice. Clients can search by insurance company, therapist, location and specific treatment options.
• emental health
  Searchable list of mental health resources in the Ottawa region including counsellors and psychologists.
• Resident Doctors of Canada (rdoc)
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults, and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.
• The Royal Prompt Clinic 
  1-877-527-8207

Apps and online Learning

• Bounce Back (CBT coaching)
  Modules can be self-guided or with a coach
  
  1-866-345-0224
• TAO
  Is an on-line platform of tools and interactive modules that can help you manage the many stressors that come with University life and can help you bounce back from challenging times.
• MindShift CBT
  Free evidence-based anxiety relief
• Bloom Better You
  Join us and get ready to experience better sleep, reduced stress levels and a more relaxed lifestyle with our guided meditations, relaxing music, activities and mindful experiences
• Wellness4MDs
  Subscribe to Wellness4MDs to receive free daily cognitive behavioural therapy-based supportive text messages and mental health literacy information.
  
  TEXT "WELLMD" to
  1-855-947-4673

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line
  613-722-6914
  1-866-996-0991
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Good2Talk
  For all students attending post-secondary institutions in Ontario have access to mental health support via Good2Talk 24/7/365 by calling 1-866-925-5455.
  
  Toll Free: 1-866-925-5455
  English: Text GOODTOTALKON to 686868
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311
• OMA Physician Health Program
  1-800-851-6606

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Employee and Family Assistance Program and Insurance

• LifeWorks - (All faculty, staff and residents from all hospitals except those at CHEO, also includes Faculty of Medicine Graduate Students). Type GSAED or University of Ottawa to identify your institution.
  
  613-238-4272
• Homewood Health - (All CHEO faculty and residents)
  1-800-663-1142

Counselling

• Faculty Wellness Program
  613-562-5211
  Email: [email protected]
• Psychology Today
  A database of therapists working locally in private practice. Clients can search by insurance company, therapist, location and specific treatment options.
• emental health
  Searchable list of mental health resources in the Ottawa region including counsellors and psychologists.
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults, and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.

Talk to a clinician

If you are a frontline healthcare worker and would like confidential support from a clinician, you can self-refer online or by phone to any of the access points below.

• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby(in English only)
• St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton(in English only)
• The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Ottawa
• Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishene
• Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), Toronto

Apps and online Learning

• Bounce Back (CBT coaching)
  Modules can be self-guided or with a coach
  
  1-866-345-0224
• TAO
  Is an on-line platform of tools and interactive modules that can help you manage the many stressors that come with University life and can help you bounce back from challenging times.
• MindShift CBT
  Free evidence-based anxiety relief
• Bloom Better You
  Join us and get ready to experience better sleep, reduced stress levels and a more relaxed lifestyle with our guided meditations, relaxing music, activities and mindful experiences
• Wellness4MDs
  Subscribe to Wellness4MDs to receive free daily cognitive behavioural therapy-based supportive text messages and mental health literacy information.
  
  TEXT "WELLMD" to
  1-855-947-4673

Virtual Health Services

LifeWorks, our Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider, will be offering virtual health services to members of our community. These services are offered to all Faculty members, support staff, and members of the Association of Retirees and their eligible family members.

The new services will provide direct and speedy online access to general practitioners 24/7 without charge to the patient regardless of your province of residence.

Services included:

• medical consultations,
• assessments,
• prescription renewals,
• referrals to specialists
• laboratory requisitions.

Click here to create your account

Crisis and / or 24/7 Supports

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line 
  613-722-6914
  Toll Free: 1-866-996-0991
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311  

Sexual Assault

• Assaulted Women’s Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511  
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24/7)
  613-234-2266

Counselling

• Student Affairs Office
  613-562-5800 x 8551
  Toll free: 1-877-868-8292 x 8551
  Email: [email protected]
• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.

uOttawa Services

• Academic Accommodations Service
• Case Management
• Multi-faith chaplaincy services

Crisis and / or 24/7 Support

• 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  Text or Call 988 
• Mental Health Crisis Line 
  613-722-6914
  Toll Free: 1-866-996-0991
• Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line (Service in french only)
  Gatineau: 819-775-3223
  Ottawa: 613-741-6433
  Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699
• Ottawa Distress Centre
  613-238-3311  

Sexual Assault

•  Assaulted Women’s Helpline (24/7)
  1-866-863-0511  
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24h/7)    
  613-234-2266  
• Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (24h/7)    
  613-234-2266 

Employee and Family Assistance

• Employee and family assistance program | University of Ottawa (uottawa.ca)

Counselling

• AccessMHA
  AccessMHA makes it easier to help find free mental health and/or substance use health/addictions support, services, and care.
• Counselling Connect
  For children, youth, adults and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area, Counselling Connect provides quick access to free Counselling and Support groups.

Virtual Health Services

LifeWorks, our Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) provider, will be offering virtual health services to members of our community. These services are offered to all Faculty members, support staff, and members of the Association of Retirees and their eligible family members.

The new services will provide direct and speedy online access to general practitioners 24/7 without charge to the patient regardless of your province of residence.

Services included:

• medical consultations,
• assessments,
• prescription renewals,
• referrals to specialists
• laboratory requisitions.

Click here to create your account