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Mental Health Crisis Line

  • 613-722-6914
  • 1-866-996-0991

University of Ottawa Security – Emergency Line

  • 613-562-5411

PARO Helpline

  • 1-866-HELP-DOC

Ontario Medical Association / Physician Health Program

  • 1-800-851-6606
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Tel.:1-844-880-9142

Homewood Health

  • Tel.:1-800-663-1142

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

  • Tel: 1-800-456-4566
  • Quebec residents: 1-866-277-3553

TMM Students

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

  • Mental Health Crisis Line
    613-722-6914
    1-866-996-0991
  • Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line
    613-741-6433
    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

  • Empower Me
    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.

    1-844-741-6389
     

Counselling

  • Faculty Wellness Program
    613-562-5800 ext 8507
    Email: wellness@uottawa.ca
  • 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.

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

Graduate Students

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

  • Mental Health Crisis Line
    613-722-6914
    1-866-996-0991
  • Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line
    613-741-6433
    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

  • 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
  • GreenShield Canada Insurance
    1-888-711-1119

Counselling

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

 

Postdoctoral Fellows

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

  • Mental Health Crisis Line
    613-722-6914
    1-866-996-0991
  • Tel-Aide Outaouais Help Line
    613-741-6433
    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

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

Residents

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

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
    613-562-5800 ext 8507
    Email: wellness@uottawa.ca
  • 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.

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

 

PGME Resident Accommodations

Clinical Fellows

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

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

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

 

Faculty Members

Crisis and/or 24/7 Supports

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
    613-562-5800 ext 8507
    Email: wellness@uottawa.ca
  • 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.

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

 

Undergraduate Medical Students

Crisis and / or 24/7 Supports

Sexual Assault

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

Counselling

Employees

Crisis and / or 24/7 Support

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

 

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Faculty Wellness Program 

Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa
Roger Guindon Hall
451 Smyth Road, Room 3028 G
Ottawa, ON  K1H 8M5

Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 8507
Email : wellness@uOttawa.ca