Mental health
Emergencies
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, let an adult know who will stay with you. Consider getting support from the YSB Crisis Line by calling 613-260-2360.
If you require immediate emergency care call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. It's best to access emergency services within your province, as they will be able to connect you to resources and supports within your province that you are eligible for. A visit to the emergency department is best for dealing with new, urgent mental health issues.
Local counselling and supports
Visit our Mental Health resources and support page to find resources, local contacts and more to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone with mental health challenges.
Make a referral to CHEO mental health services
Learn about CHEO mental health services here.
Request a mental health presentation
CHEO's Mental Health team has some capacity to offer community presentations on a variety of mental health topics. If you would like to request a presentation, please complete and submit our form at least two weeks prior to the requested presentation date.
Our plan
In collaboration with The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, we have developed a strategy to guide our services and help us adapt to the rapidly changing environment of child and youth mental health. The Young Minds Partnership strategy was developed by surveying over 800 staff, physicians, researchers, community groups, children, youth, and families. This plan will improve our services by working closely with community partners, reducing wait times, improving transitions from youth to adult services, and more. This plan is designed to improve the lives of those with mental illness by keeping patients and their families at the center of all we do.
Have you registered for MyChart?
MyChart is a free, secure, online patient portal that connects patients to parts of their CHEO electronic health record, anywhere, at any time.