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Recreation and leisure refers to activities for relaxation and amusement. Having appropriate recreation and leisure activities can be extremely helpful (and even essential) for one's mental health.

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The City of Ottawa, the Ministry of Health and the Local Integrated Health Network offer this therapeutic recreation and life skills day program. The Monday ... more
1490 Youville Drive, Orleans, ON, K1C 2X8 Map
613-807-1077
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
21 - 85 years
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Ausome Ottawa is local registered charity that enriches the lives of kids and their families through sport and recreation. An opportunity for every kid with ... more
2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X7 Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of children in our community.  Our volunteers can enroll in a program that ... more
39 Camelot Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5W6 Map
613-247-4776
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
6 - 16 years
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The BGCO operates under four specific pillars of programming: Education; Physical Activity/Healthy Lifestyle; Leadership and Social Skills; and Creative Arts. ... more
2825 DuMaurier Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7W3 Map
613-232-0925
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Provides a variety of programs for youth aged 6-18, including after-school, weekend, and summer programs in order to build self-esteem and develop social ... more
2825 Dumaurier Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2B 7W3 Map
613-232-0925
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) is a volunteer based non-profit organization having the objective of promoting alpine skiing and ... more
Ottawa, ON, K1P 6C4 Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Provides a range of services for the GLBTTQ communities. more
420 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0M6 Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Provides a wide range of programs and services for gay, bi, transmen and other men who have sex with men. more
420 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2N6 Map
613-580-2610
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Christie Lake Kids is a non-profit organization serving children and youth from low-income families in Ottawa. Since 1922, Christie Lake has been enriching ... more
400 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON, K1K 2C7 Map
613-742-6922
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
Up to 18 years
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The City of Ottawa maintains a comprehensive list of recreational programs throughout the city, including programs for those with special needs, such as ... more
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J1 Map
613-580-2401 (TTY)
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Located in Ottawa, the DSYTC is a non-profit, residential and community-based agency that is dedicated to helping youth (13-21) and families across Ontario ... more
112 Willowlea Road, Carp, ON, KOA 1LO Map
613-594-8333
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
13 - 21 years
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J.F. Norwood House is transitional housing offering supportive living for women and families. Drawing from community support and contributions, we offer women ... more
Ottawa, ON Map
613-230-2372
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
18 years and up
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Fostering Forever Friendships is a Not-for-Profit Organization that runs a day program for adults with exceptionalities in Ottawa, ON. The day program ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
We are operating with 10 people maximum in person and have options of Virtual classes as well!
Ottawa, ON
343-551-7021
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
18 - 45 years
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Freedom's Wings Canada provides people with disabilities the opportunity to fly in a glider. Normally based outside of Toronto, but  has been making ... more
Garafraxa, ON Map
519-848-3621
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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HOOPS will strive to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental and physical disabilities who are 16 years and older to understand and ... more
ON, Canada
613-842-0501
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
16 years and up
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IFRC's programming focuses on families with children ages 0-13 years who are at risk. The goal is to promote healthy outcomes through four main core standard ... more
297 Savard Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1L 7S1 Map
613-749-4500 x22
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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LiveWorkPlay helps the community welcome people with intellectual disabilities to live, work, and play as valued citizens. This includes people with autism, ... more
2197 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X3 Map
613-235-9550
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
18 years and up
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MASC provides various programs to expose students to the arts. MASC brings the arts and culture alive for more than 145,000 children and youth each year. ... more
250 Holland Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0Y5 Map
613-725-7119
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Akwe:go is a Mohawk word meaning "everybody" or "all of us". It's the name of a unique program for Aboriginal children ages 7 to ... more
ON, Canada
1-866-821-7770 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
7 - 18 years
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Peer-run volunteer organization for individuals living with a mood disorder that provides resources, support groups, social and recreational activities for our members and their families and friends. more
311 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1L 8M3 Map
613-526-5406
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
18 years and up
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At the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA, we believe that happy families are those that laugh together, play together and support one another. By providing ... more
180 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1B7 Map
613-237-1320
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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The Ottawa Recreation for Children on the Autism Spectrum (ORCAS) is just one of the many programs offered by the Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre (OCTC). ... more
2211 Thurston Dr, Ottawa, ON, K1G 6C9 Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
11 - 15 years
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The Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre (OILRC) is one of 28 ILRC's in Canada. We are a non-profit organization, serving people with disabilities in the ... more
214 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1L 8L8 Map
613-236-2558 x222
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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The Ottawa Valley Ambassadors Hockey Club is a program for developmentally delayed athletes who have never been afforded the opportunity to play the great ... more
2571 Lancaster Road, Ottawa, ON, K1B 4L5 Map
613-841-7034
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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The Source is a Young Adult (ages 16 to 21) Peer Support Recreational Group that meets Friday evenings from 7 to 10 PM at the McNabb Community Center. Young ... more
180 Percy Street, Ottawa, ON Map
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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A therapeutic physical method of teaching the five global skills namely, Joint Attention, Motor Development, Socialization, Participation and Motivation to ... more
67 Mount Victoria, Hudson, QC, J0P 1H0
438-321-1564 x4504587271
Areas Served: Quebec, Ottawa-Carleton, Toronto
All ages
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Consumer/survivor membership-run mutual support organization. PSO staff, volunteers and members offer peer support, telephone information and referrals, and ... more
211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1R 6H5 Map
613-567-4379
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
18 years and up
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Radha Yoga Centre offers various yoga classes and works. Also helps the community through various yoga outreach programs at locations such as the Youth ... more
617 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5J1 Map
613-236-3545
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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[From website] Scouts Canada, the country's leading youth organization, offers seven challenging programs for boys, girls and youth age 5-26 in thousands ... more
1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON, K2C 0A7 Map
613-224-5131
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Franco-Ontarian organization for autism dedicated to meet the needs of individuals living with autism as well as the needs of their family while promoting ... more
240 Centrum blvd., Orleans, ON, K1E 3J4 Map
613-830-4196 x300
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre works with the diverse community of South-East Ottawa and with partners throughout the region to provide and advocate ... more
1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7 Map
613-737-5115
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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We are a social skills program for kids aged 3-14. We run a social circle, summer camp and offer one on one services. We run in association with MindWare ... more
985 Pinecrest, Ottawa, ON Map
1-613-882-3449
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
3 - 14 years
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Service Coordination has an excellent list of summer camps, with an emphasis on those serving special needs children and youth. more
150 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON, K1L 8H2 Map
613-748-1788
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Volunteer organization based in Ottawa that engages and connects children and youth from the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, queer) communities. more
291 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, ON, K1N 7E5 Map
613-321-2825
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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We provide compassionate support, tailored coaching and practical education for everyone impacted by dementia while building a dementia inclusive community. more
2327 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, K1G 4J8 Map
613-523-4004
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Creates day time opportunities for people with disAbilities and ASD/autism. Services include: * Employment * Peer support * Social skills groups * ... more
1140 Morrison Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2H 8S9 Map
613-721-1500
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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Provides social opportunities to adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (including a range of pervasive developmental disorders) by ... more
ON, Canada
613-984-0126
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
16 years and up
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Bilingual regional mental health promotion and intervention program run by youth, for youth with full professional support through the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Various virtual programs such as: * YNRA Wakeup Call (Mondays, 11 AM -12 PM), Bilingual * Self-Care Study Session (Wednesdays, 1-3 PM), English * Virtual Field Trip (Thursdays, 12-1 PM) English * Socializing while Distancing, Fridays 6-8 PM, English * Socialiser malgre distanciation, Jeudis 6-8 PM, Francais
2305 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON, K1G 4J8 Map
613-738-3915
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
13 - 20 years
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The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa serves youth aged 12 and older. We focus on youth with difficulties affecting their physical and/or emotional well-being ... more
Special Services During Pandemics (e.g. COVID/Corona), Disasters and Related Emergencies
Our mental health counselors are doing youth and family sessions and the walk-in clinic sessions by phone and video. Call 613-562-3004 for more information. Residential services, such as our emergency shelters and Youth Justice programs, will remain open, with extra precautions in place.
2675 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8K2 Map
613-729-1000
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
12 - 20 years
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4-H is a non-profit positive youth development organization that spans 70 countries across the world and 12 provinces across the country. In 4-H, youth ... more
111 Main Street North, Rockwood, ON, N0B 2K0 Map
519-856-0992
Area Served: Ontario
6 - 21 years
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Boundless Adventures is a wilderness camp for disadvantaged youth, adults and children at risk through a therapeutic camp program that offesr counselling, ... more
203 Lonsmount Drive, Toronto, ON, M5P 2Y6 Map
416-658-7059
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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A Developmental Services Agency, providing a wide range of developmental and mental health services to children and youth, including Full Time Residential, ... more
1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa, ON, K2G 5T5 Map
613-225-5900 x25
Area Served: Ontario
10 - 17 years
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Kidsport is a grant to help financially disadvantaged children/youth participate in organized sport (affiliated with a member sports organization of the Sport ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Ontario
Up to 18 years
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Through its programs and services, the Ministry of Community and Social Services: •helps adults with a developmental disability live, work and participate ... more
ON, Canada
1-800-461-2156 (Toll Free)
Area Served: Ontario
16 years and up
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Coordinates network of agencies interested in building a more comprehensive, accessible system of respite care for persons with developmental ... more
112 Merton Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 2Z8 Map
416-322-6317
Area Served: Ontario
All ages
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Ridgeview Children's Home Inc. is a staff model, co-ed treatment facility, capable of serving eight residents with a variety of special needs. The admission ... more
887 Longworth Rd, London, ON, N6K 0B8 Map
519-317-4190
Area Served: Ontario
3 - 18 years
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The Access 2card (TM) is for people of all ages and types of disabilities who require the assistance of a support person. When a cardholder presents the Access ... more
40 Holly Street, Toronto, ON, M4S 3C3 Map
416-932-8382 x227
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Therapy Dog services are provided across Canada by St. John's Ambulance in a wide range of community settings such as: hospitals, seniors residences and care ... more
ON, Canada
Area Served: Canada
All ages
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Private Practice Professionals and Commercial Businesses

21 Robarts Cres., Ottawa, ON, K2L 3Z4 Map
613-257-9391
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
19 - 45 years
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985 Pinecrest, Ottawa, ON, K2B 4B6 Map
1-613-297-6656
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
5 - 15 years
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1355 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7 Map
613-526-5406
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
All ages
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2150 Robertson Rd., Ottawa, ON, K2H 9S1 Map
613-828-8586
Area Served: Ottawa-Carleton
18 years and up
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Resource Lists by Other Organizations
Ottawa Public Health (OPH)
Catchment: Ottawa-Carleton
The Resource Guide – Greater Ottawa Area [PDF 11.8 MB] reflects mental health resources and supports located throughout the Ottawa area (Champlain LHIN). This guide is not an exhaustive list of all supportive services, but rather a starting point – feel free to explore how these resources could assist you (the caregiver) or the person you care for (child, youth, adult, older adult) on the journey to recovery.
Posted: Sep 22, 2016
Language: EN,FR
Catchment: Ottawa-Carleton
Concise list of mental health and addictions services in Ottawa area.
Posted: Dec 10, 2018
Language: EN,FR
LigneSanteChamplain.ca
Catchment: Ottawa-Carleton
Posted: Jul 4, 2014
Language: EN,FR
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Catchment: Ottawa-Carleton
A map of child/youth mental health services in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. If printed out, it is meant to be printed out on legal size and poster size, and posted in waiting areas or in a clinic.
Posted: Mar 17, 2017
Language: EN
Catchment: Ottawa-Carleton
Concise list of Ottawa area mental health resources for youth prepared by Youthnet, a program of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
Posted: Feb 22, 2015
Language: EN,FR
Catchment: Ottawa-Carleton
Longer list of Ottawa area mental health resources prepared by Youthnet, a progam of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).
Posted: Feb 23, 2015
Language: EN
Catchment: Ottawa-Carleton
List of Ottawa community resources for transitional aged youth (age 16-24).
Posted: May 13, 2015
Language: EN
Catchment: LHIN Champlain
“Red Flags” is a Quick Reference Guide for Early Years professionals.Red Flags outlines a range of functional indicators or domains commonly used to monitor healthy child development, as well as potential problem areas for child development. It is intended to assist in the determination of when and where to refer for additional advice, formal assessment and/or treatment.
Posted: Sep 28, 2015
Language: EN
Catchment: LHIN Champlain
"From Rollercoaster to Recovery" is a detailed guide for families and individuals on how to navigate the addictions and mental health system in the Champlain LHIN.
Posted: May 2, 2013
Language: EN,FR
Ottawa Public Health (OPH)
Catchment: LHIN Champlain
List of mental health resources and supports located throughout the Ottawa area (Champlain LHIN).
Posted: Aug 16, 2017
Language: EN,FR
Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO)
Catchment: Ontario
CMHO has list of child/youth mental health services for communities throughout Ontario.
Posted: Sep 1, 2020
Language: EN
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