What do I do if I’m in distress or crisis and need someone to talk to?

You can call the Ottawa Distress Centre 24/7 at 613-238-3311.
You can also call Youth Service Bureau’s 24/7 crisis line at 613-260-2360, or go to their website and click the blue bubble to chat with someone online.
Another option is Kids Help Phone, you can text CONNECT to 686868 to have a conversation with someone by text or call 1-800-668-6868 to talk to someone over the phone.
There is an option available 24/7 specifically for Indigenous people through Hope for Wellness. Chat with someone online or call 1-855-242-3310 to talk to someone.

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