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Below you will find a variety of resources to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone who has been abused.

Abuse prevention

  • Canadian Center for Child Protection 

  • Keeping Kids Safe: abuse prevention tips for parents  

  • Online Safety: tips for parents and youth

  • Canadian Centre for Child Protection: Downloadable Resources

  • Kids in the Know: Developmentally appropriate ways to talk to kids about privacy and safety 

  • Protect Kids Online

  • Amaze.org: kid-friendly educational resources for various ages on bodies, consent, sexuality, healthy relationships and much more  

  • Scarleteen.com: Inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults 

  • Sex and U: Reliable information from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada 

Physical abuse

Websites

  • Canadian Centre for Child Protection 
  • Child Abuse – MedlinePlus from the US National Library of Medicine 
  • Early Childhood Trauma – NCTSN – The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
  • Kids Health – Information for Kids, Teens and Parents from the Nemours Foundation
  • Kids Help Phone 
  • Stop Family Violence - Public Health Agency of Canada 
  • Just for you: Parents – Health Canada 

Local contacts

  • YSB's 24/7 Crisis Line
    613-260-2360
    877-377-7775
    Mental Health Services 613-562-3004
    crisis@ysb.on.ca 
    Crisis Chat-Website: Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 4 pm - 10 pm
  • Kids Help Phone
    800-668-6868
    Need help right now? Text CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7 
  • Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario 
    613-260-2360
    877-377-7775
    For general enquiries crisis@ysb.on.ca
  • Assaulted Women's Helpline
    Tel: 866-863-0511 
    TTY: 866-863-7868 
    Rogers, Fido, Bell, & Telus #7233 (SAFE) on your mobile phone - 24 hours, confidential, multiple languages including 17 Aboriginal languages
  • FEM'AIDE (Ligne de soutien pour femmes violentées)
    1-877-336-2433
    1-866-860-7082 (ATS)

Sexual assault and abuse

Sexual assault/abuse and sex trafficking are complex and often highly stigmatized adverse life events. Victims/survivors may experience physical and psychosocial changes during and/or following these experiences, such as: 

  • difficulty sleeping 
  • change in appetite
  • new or worsening mental health concerns
  • behavioural changes
  • decreased engagement at school
  • relational difficulties
  • new or worsening substance use concerns
  • physical injuries 
  • other health or psychosocial-related concerns 

We are here to support patients and their caregivers, and recommend that you seek community support. Please find below a non-exhaustive list of community resources.

Community organizations

We collaborate with multiple community providers who offer support and resources to children and youth who have experienced sexual assault and abuse, including child welfare services and police.

  • Ottawa Children’s Aid Society. Phone: (613) 747-7800 
  • Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Division (SACA). Phone: (613) 236-1222 x5944  
  • Crisis Line
  • Youth Services Bureau. Phone: (613) 562-3004. 24 hour crisis line: (613) 260-2360.
  • Ottawa Rape Crisis Center (care for age 16+). 24 hour crisis line: (613) 562-2333.
  • Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa (age 12+). 24/7 confidential support: (613) 234-2266.
  • Ottawa Center for Resilience. Phone: (613) 714-0662.
  • Ottawa Victim Services. Phone: (613) 238-2762.

CHEO resources that may be relevant following your appointment with the SACP:

  • Helping children and youth cope after traumatic events
  • Puberty
  • Sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Vulvovaginitis

Other local contacts

  • CHEO Sexual Assault/Abuse Care Program
    613-737-7600 x2939 or email SACareFacilitator@cheo.on.ca.
  • YSB's 24/7 Crisis Line
    613-260-2360
    877-377-7775
    Mental Health Services 613-562-3004
    crisis@ysb.on.ca 
    Crisis Chat-Website: Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 4 pm - 10 pm
  • Kids Help Phone
    800-668-6868
    Need help right now? Text CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7 
  • Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario 
    613-260-2360
    877-377-7775
    For general enquiries crisis@ysb.on.ca
  • Assaulted Women's Helpline
    Tel: 866-863-0511 
    TTY: 866-863-7868 
    Rogers, Fido, Bell, & Telus #7233 (SAFE) on your mobile phone - 24 hours, confidential, multiple languages including 17 Aboriginal languages
  • FEM'AIDE (Ligne de soutien pour femmes violentées)
    1-877-336-2433
    1-866-860-7082 (ATS)

Trafficking

Websites

  • VoiceFound 

  • A New Day Youth & Adult Services – Ottawa (anewdayyas.com) 

  • YouTurn - A passion for success! 

  • Crisis Line 

  • CORATH.CA 

  • Indigenous Women's Services | Ontario Native Women's Association (onwa.ca)

  • Minwaashin Lodge | Ottawa (minlodge.com)

Local contacts

  • CHEO Sexual Assault/Abuse Care Program
    613-737-7600 x2939 or email SACareFacilitator@cheo.on.ca.
  • YSB's 24/7 Crisis Line
    613-260-2360
    877-377-7775
    Mental Health Services 613-562-3004
    crisis@ysb.on.ca 
    Crisis Chat-Website: Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 4 pm - 10 pm
  • Kids Help Phone
    800-668-6868
    Need help right now? Text CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7 
  • Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario 
    613-260-2360
    877-377-7775
    For general enquiries crisis@ysb.on.ca
  • Assaulted Women's Helpline
    Tel: 866-863-0511 
    TTY: 866-863-7868 
    Rogers, Fido, Bell, & Telus #7233 (SAFE) on your mobile phone - 24 hours, confidential, multiple languages including 17 Aboriginal languages
  • FEM'AIDE (Ligne de soutien pour femmes violentées)
    1-877-336-2433
    1-866-860-7082 (ATS)

Disclaimer

These resources are for educational purposes only. If you have any questions, ask your health-care provider.

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