Military Family Resource Centre of the National Capital Region (MFRC-NCR)
We offer crisis prevention and intervention services, and can offer you referrals to the help you need. Our confidentiality is guaranteed.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(613) 998-4888
info@mfrc-ncr.org
Member Assistance Program (MAP)
MAP is a voluntary and confidential short-term intervention service that assists Canadian Forces members and their families experiencing problems that may affect their personal wellbeing and/or their job performance.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
1-800-268-7708
Member Assistance Program website
Duty Chaplain
The Duty Chaplain is available to help Canadian Forces members with any crisis that arises.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(613) 998-3246
After hours, call the Military Police line and ask to speak to the Duty Chaplain.
(613) 995-0123
Important Numbers for Mental Distress
Canadian Forces Health Services (Mental Health Reception line) Offers specialized mental health services for Canadian Forces members.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(613) 945-1060
After hours, contact your local hospital’s emergency room.
Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
A volunteer-based organization offering confidential emotional and mental health crisis support.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
(613) 238-3311
Distress Centre website
Mental Health Crisis Line
Serving Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, the Mental Health Crisis Line deals with suicide concerns and other personal/family crisis issues.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
(613) 722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
Crisis Line website
Tel-Aide Outaouais
An anonymous telephone help line to offer assistance and referral.
(819) 755-3223 or (613) 741-6433 or 1-888-567-9699
Tel-Aid Outaouais website
Important Numbers for Women
Femaide
Help for women in crisis situations.
1-877-336-2433
ATS: 1-866-860-7082
Interval House
A safe shelter for abused women and their children.
(613) 234-5181
Maison d’Amitié
A safe shelter for abused women and their children.
(613) 747-9136
Maison Unies-Vers-Femmes (Gatineau)
A safe shelter for abused women and their children.
(819) 568-4710
Important Numbers for Men
New Directions
Anger management programs for men.
(613) 233-8478
The Men’s Project
Anger management programs for men.
(613) 230-6179
Important Numbers for Children
Kids Help Phone
Anonymous help and crisis information line for children and teens.
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone
Children’s Aid Society
There to ensure a safe environment for our community’s children.
(613) 747-7800
Website for Children’s Aid Society