A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Call or Text 9-8-8
If you or someone you know is dealing with thought of suicide 9-8-8 will help you/them cope by listening judgment free and provide resources.
Get 24/7 crisis counselling and referrals to shelters, legal advice and other help. Support is available in over 200 different languages, including 17 Indigenous languages.
1-866-863-0511 or TTY 1-866-863-7868
https://www.awhl.org/
The Local Crisis Team responds quickly to phone calls and within 24 hours to see someone face-to-face.
Within Ottawa
613-722-6914
Outside Ottawa
1-866-996-0991
https://crisisline.ca/
Working within the continuum of mental health services, the Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region contributes to a healthier and safer community by providing suicide prevention, crisis intervention, psychological stabilization, emotional support, information, referral, and education services without judgment, to individuals in need.
https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada (available in some Indigenous languages).
https://www.metisnation.org/
The Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC) offers support for people who have experienced sexual and/or gender-based violence in the Ottawa region. We do this by offering individual and group trauma counselling, service navigation, psychoeducation, crisis support as well as advocacy for clients and broader systemic change.
Call 24/7
1-877-544-6424
https://orcc.net/
TELUS Health:
All Algonquin College full-time and part-time employees have access to live and virtual chat consultations/counselling and resources/support materials on the EFAP.
This includes many articles and supportive information on a variety of topics including career advice, grieving, relationship concerns, family issues and a variety of perks.
https://algonquin-college-network.lifeworks.com/
Talk4healing (for Indigenous women):
Tel: Toll-free and text: 1-855-554-4325
Indigenous women can get help, support, and resources seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with services in 14 languages.
Black Health Alliance:
Web: www.blackhealthalliance.ca
The Black Health Alliance is a community-led registered charity working to improve the health and well-being of Black communities in Canada.
Across Boundaries:
Tel: (416) 787-3007
Web: www.acrossboundaries.ca/
Across Boundaries has a holistic approach to mental health care includes many of the same services offered by other mental health agencies, but is also anchored in an anti-racist, anti-Black racism and anti-oppression framework.
Further Learning Resources:
Canadian Human Rights Commission – Systemic Racism Paper
https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/publications/discussion-paper-systemic-racism
The Canadian Human Rights Commission’s Discussion Paper on Systemic Racism explores how racism is embedded in Canadian society and its institutions. It highlights the inequalities faced by Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities in areas like employment, housing, health, and justice. The paper explains racism at multiple levels—individual, institutional, and structural—emphasizing that these systems create and sustain discrimination. The Commission calls for action to address these inequities and promote anti-racist policies. Staff can read the full paper on the Canadian Human Rights Commission website.
Canadian Human Rights Commission – Systemic and Structural Racism
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/epdf/10.1377/hlthaff.2021.01394
The Health Affairs article Systemic and Structural Racism: Definitions, Examples, Health Damages, and Approaches to Dismantling explores how racism is embedded in institutions and society, leading to inequities in housing, education, employment, and healthcare. It highlights the negative health impacts on marginalized communities and calls for policy changes, community engagement, and education to address these disparities. Read the full article on the Health Affairs website.
Dealing with Islamophobia in the Workplace Infographic:
https://www.queensu.ca/hreo/sites/hreowww/files/uploaded_files/Resources/Anti-Racism/IslamophobiaintheWorkplace.pdf
The Islamophobia in the Workplace document from Queen’s University explores how Islamophobia appears in professional settings, including discrimination, bias, exclusion, and failure to accommodate religious practices. It provides key statistics, real-world examples, and guidance on creating an inclusive workplace. Read the full document here.
Pride at Work: Knowing your Rights:
https://prideatwork.ca/know-your-rights/
Every worker has the right to be free from discrimination in the workplace. This resource is a guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers who are seeking information about their rights in the workplace, are uncertain whether they have experienced discrimination at work, or are looking for ways to hold accountability.
