Resources for First Responders

Tools to help you get the support you need.

First Responder Support Contacts
Support Lines
Support Programs

First Responder Service Contacts

The emergency services in Ottawa each have a support system available. To contact the support, see the corresponding email below.

Support Lines

988 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Canadians can call or text 9-8-8 to access bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention support. The service is free and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Trained crisis responders will listen to you and provide support with compassion, providing a safe space for you to talk.

Tel-Aide Outaouais

Language
French | Française

Gatineau
819-775-3223

Ottawa
613-741-6433

Un service de confiance
1-800-567-9699

In this family, no one stands alone.