The Overcoming Obstacles Handbook – Ottawa, ON edition
Whether it’s physical, financial, professional or psychological, everybody goes through tough times in their lives. Lifestyle Citizens’ founder Josh Martin was 28 years old when he experienced his biggest challenge yet: an aggressive form of leukemia. Inspired by his journey, the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook is a free collection of real-life stories, practical advice and local resources in the Ottawa area geared at helping people who are facing adversity.
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Community Resources in the Ottawa area
One of the most important lessons Josh learned from his health crisis was the importance of community. Whether it was accessing peer support programs, using the Cancer Society’s shuttle service to get to appointments or tapping into educational materials from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, community resources played a big role in his success.
Whatever obstacle you face in life — personally, professionally or otherwise — be sure to consider the resources available in your community. Fortunately, the Ottawa area boasts all kinds of organizations and programs focused on helping folks overcome a variety of obstacles.
Below, you’ll find information about some of them. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but it will hopefully give you a flavour of the kinds of resources available in your own backyard.
Mental health
Mental Health and Addiction Services
(Ottawa Public Health)
http://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/mental-health-and-addiction-services.aspx
Distress Centre Ottawa and Region
http://www.dcottawa.on.ca
24-hour crisis line: 613-238-3311
First Nations and Inuit Help Line
(Hope for Wellness)
http://www.hopeforwellness.ca
Crisis line: 1-855-242-3310
Mental Health Crisis Line
http://www.crisisline.ca
613-722-6914
Youth Services Bureau
24/7 crisis line
613-260-2360
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association – Ottawa
http://ottawa.cmha.ca/
Mental health helpline: 1-866-531-2600
Local therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/on/ottawa
Depression counsellors in the area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/ottawa
Anxiety counsellors in the area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/anxiety/on/ottawa
Grief counsellors in the area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/grief/on/ottawa
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Ottawa Region
http://www.bfo-ottawa.org/
Physical
Find a local physiotherapist
https://opa.on.ca/physiotherapists/
Alzheimer Society – Ottawa and Renfrew County
https://alzheimer.ca/en/ottawa
Canadian Cancer Society – Ottawa office
http://www.cancer.ca/en/about-us/contact-us/ottawa-on/?region=on
Guide to services and programs for older adults
(City of Ottawa)
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/older-adults/guide-services-and-programs-older-adults
Ottawa Community Support Coalition
(services for older adults and adults with disabilities)
http://www.ocsc.ca/en/home
The Good Companions
(multi-service seniors’ centre)
http://thegoodcompanions.ca/
Help for people with a disability
(City of Ottawa)
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/social-services/employment-and-financial-assistance/help-people-disability
Family and individuals
Family Services Ottawa
http://familyservicesottawa.org/
Children’s services
(City of Ottawa)
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/social-services/childrens-services
Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa
https://www.casott.on.ca/
Local divorce counsellors and therapists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/divorce/on/ottawa
Ottawa Food Bank
http://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/
Halls and community centres
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/recreation-and-parks/halls-and-community-centres
Recreation facilities
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/recreation-and-parks/recreation-facilities
Parenting programs
(Family Services Ottawa)
http://familyservicesottawa.org/parenting-edge-courses/
Parenting in Ottawa
(parenting support and information)
https://www.parentinginottawa.ca/en/index.aspx
LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow
(counselling, support groups, workshops, education)
http://familyservicesottawa.org/children-youth-and-families/around-the-rainbow/
The YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region
http://www.ymcaywca.ca/
Shelters and crisis support
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre
http://www.orcc.net
24/7 crisis line: 613-562-2333
Cornerstone Housing for Women
https://www.cornerstonewomen.ca/
Harmony House
(second-stage women’s shelter)
http://www.harmonyhousews.com/
St. Joe’s Women’s Center
http://www.stjoeswomenscentre.org/
Interval House of Ottawa
https://www.intervalhouseottawa.org/
24/7 crisis line: 613-234-5181
Shepherds of Good Hope
https://www.sghottawa.com/
The Ottawa Mission
https://ottawamission.com/
Employment and financial
Employment centre and services
(City of Ottawa)
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/social-services/employment-and-financial-assistance/help-finding-job/employment-ontario
Career guidance counsellors in the Ottawa area
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/career-guidance/on/ottawa
Employment services
(YMCA-YWCA)
http://www.ymcaywca.ca/Adults/employmentservices/
Employment services
(Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre)
http://www.pqchc.com/employment-services/
Ottawa Career Counselling
https://capitalchoicecounselling.com/ottawa-counselling-services/workplace-counselling/career-counselling/
Credit Counselling Society of Ottawa
https://www.nomoredebts.org/canada/ontario/ottawa/credit-counselling.html
Newcomers to Ottawa
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
https://ociso.org/
Newcomers to Canada: Programs and Services
(YMCA-YWCA)
http://www.ymcaywca.ca/Adults/newcomerservices/nic
Settlement services in Ottawa
https://settlement.org/findhelp/ontario/ottawa/settlement-services/
Services and information for immigrants
(City of Ottawa)
https://ottawa.ca/en/residents/immigrants
Want to help others in your community overcome obstacles? Here are some local opportunities to consider:
Volunteer Ottawa
(local volunteer opportunities)
https://www.volunteerottawa.ca/
Volunteer opportunities with the City of Ottawa
https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/get-know-your-city/volunteering
Blood donor clinics
(search “Ottawa” for nearby clinics)
https://blood.ca
Habitat for Humanity – Greater Ottawa
https://habitatgo.com/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa
http://www.bbbso.ca/