In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.

Suicide Prevention / Depression Support

• CAN: Suicide Prevention Canada

Substance Abuse / Alcoholism

• CAN: Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

• Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program: (613) 798-5555 * 13770
• Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre: 613-562-2333

Gay / Lesbian Issues

• CAN: PFLAG Canada Helpline 1-888-530-6777

Medical Emergencies

• 911

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES / ORGANIZATIONS

• The Mental Health Crisis Line: (613) 722-6914
• The Distress  Centre:: (613) 238-3311
• The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

• ULifeline – A directory of resources available for college students— take a self-assessment test; or find your college psych services center.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Alcoholics Anonymous is an informal meeting society for recovering alcoholics whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Narcotics Anonymous similar to AA, is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts.
• Self-Mutilators Anonymous – A community-based association for individuals struggling with self-mutilation.

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

• National Institute of Mental Health – Extensive information on a variety of mental health topics.
• National Institute of Health – Extensive information on all health related topics.
• MedlinePlus – Extensive information of different drugs and treatment options.

If you think you have a medical emergency please call your doctor or 911 immediately.