The following page has been prepared by PAPMSS to provide you with some of the mental health resources at Carleton, in Ottawa, and around Canada. This list is not comprehensive but we hope it will provide you with a starting point! We hope to update this list as we find more resources, so if you have any suggestions, please contact your VP Community Outreach, Annabelle, at contact@papmss.com.
Carleton Mental Health Resources
Department of University Safety
24/7 support in emergency situations on campus.
613-520-4444, or 4444 from any on-campus land-line
Carleton Health and Counselling Services
Short-term individual counselling
Same-day counselling Mon-Fri (limited capacity)
Counselling Groups
613-520-6672
Suite 2600 CTTC Building
Residence Counselling
Individual counselling for students living in residence (if you are in res, you can only book counselling with res counselling, not Health and Counselling!)
Drop-in appointments (limited capacity, 1-4PM)
Wellness Space (closed for now)
131 Renfrew Building
613-520-6674
Centre for Indigenous Initiatives
Individual counselling for students who identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuk, with an Indigenous Counsellor.
ryleegodin@cunet.carleton.ca
CUSA Wellness Centre
Wellness workshops and seminars
Drop-in hours with volunteer peer support workers
Support groups
Themed wellness weeks
wellness@cusaonline.ca
613-520-2600 x 8238
426 F University Centre
@wellness_cusa on Instagram
Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GSRC)
Peer support for 2SLGBTQ+ students
Gender affirming resources
Referrals to community resources
427 University Centre
gsrc@cusaonline.ca
613-520-2600 ext. 3723
@cusagsrc on Instagram
Spirituality Centre
List of Ottawa resources for various spiritual groups
Chaplains provide spiritual support
carleton.ca/wellness/spirituality/
613-520-2874
Career Advising Services
1-1 career counselling (reviewing your resume, changing program elements, prepping for job interviews, etc)
career@carleton.ca
613-520-6611
Carleton Therapy Dogs
Provide support (and cuteness) on-campus, and on Instagram Live during COVID.
Al dogs and handlers are trained to offer support
https://carleton.ca/wellness/dogs/ (All the dogs have profiles!)
wellness!@carleton.ca
@cutherapydog on Instagram
Ottawa Mental Health Resources
Ottawa Mental Health and Addiction Services
Free group recovery meetings
Paid counselling options
Mental health first aid training
613-225-7272
info@mhaso.ca
Mental Health Crisis Line
24/7 crisis support line.
613-722-6914
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa
Support line
Free individual and group support, short and long term options
Advocacy and support for sexual assault survivors wishing to report to police, hospitals, or courts
Support Line: 613-234-2266
info@sascottawa.com
Distress Centre of Ottawa
Distress line, crisis line, and text support options 24/7
SafeTALK and ASIST training
Distress: 613-238-3311
Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
TEXT 343-306-5550 10am-11pm
Harm Reduction Services in Ottawa
List of harm reduction resources such as safe injection sites, substance use counselling, and naloxone kits
ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/harm-reduction-services-in-ottawa.aspx?_mid_=29312
Kind Space
Provide social programs, peer support groups, educational workshops, and community funds for 2SLGBTQ+ community members.
Text: 613-902-7537
Other Canadian Mental Health Resources
Good 2 Talk
Confidential phone + text support for post-secondary students from professional counselling staff
Ontario:
1-866-925-5454
Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Nova Scotia:
1-833-292-3698
Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868
Talk4Healing
Ontario
24/7 Confidential helpline for Indigenous women (talk, text and chat options)
Support in 14 languages
1-855-554-HEAL (call or text)
LGBT YouthLine
Ontario
Support line with trained peer supporters for 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Phone, text and chat options (NOT 24/7)
Call: 1-800-268-9688
Text: 647-694-4275
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
National service
24/7 call support (French and English)
4PM-Midnight ET text support
Crisis line: 1-833-456-4566
Text line: 45645
Black Youth Helpline
National service
National youth helpline centred around Black youth but open to all, 9AM-10PM EST
Helpline: 416-285-9944
Naseeha
Service across North America
Confidential helpline for Muslim youth, 12PM-12AM ST 7 days a week. International number also available.
Helpline: 1-866-627-3342