Resources
COVID-19 Resources:
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COVID-19 Resources from Sick Kids: https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/covid-19
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COVID-19 Resources from OPH: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/resources/Corona/Mental-Health-and-COVID-19-Resource-List-EN.pdf
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Jack.org COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub: https://jack.org/covid
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School Mental Health Ontario: https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19/
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
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Parenting:
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Hold on to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate.
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Kids are Worth It by Barbara Coloroso.
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The Explosive Child by Ross Greene.
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Anxiety:​
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Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Ronald M. Rapee and Susan H. Spence.
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Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli. R. Lebowitz.
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The Anti-Anxiety Workbook: Proven Strategies to Overcome Worry, Phobias, Panic, and Obsessions by Martin M. Antony & Peter J. Norton​.
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What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews.
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Dr. Dawn's Mini Books About Mighty Fears series by Dawn Huebner.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:
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Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say "No Way" -- and Parents Say "Way to Go" by John S. March.
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What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kids Guide to Overcoming OCD by Dawn Huebner.
ADHD / Excecutive Functioning Skills Deficits:
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Taking Charge of ADHD - Third Edition. The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell A. Barkley.
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Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, Second Edition. A Practical Guide to Assessment and Intervention. by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare.
Non-Compliant / Defiant Behaviours:
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Your Defiant Child - Second Edition. Eight Steps to Better Behaviour by Russell A. Barkley.
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​OTHER RESOURCES
Apps:
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Mindshift CBT: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mindshift-cbt-anxiety-canada/id634684825?mt=8
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CALM for Self-Harm: https://calmharm.co.uk
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The CALM app also has a free Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/calm/videos
Parenting Resources:
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Collaborative Problem Solving: Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS) is an approach to resolving conflict that recognizes that youth do well when they can, and are often lagging in skills when they can't. Information on CPS is available at: www.thinkkids.org
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Triple P Positive Parenting Program (Online Course for a fee): https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/ont-en/find-help/triple-p-online/
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Mental Health Websites:
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A family friendly guide to mental health resources: www.ementalhealth.ca
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The Canadian Mental Health Association: www.cmha.ca
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Centre for Suicide Prevention: www.suicideinfo.ca
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Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: www.suicideprevention.ca
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The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO): http://www.cheo.on.ca/en/mentalhealthtopicsandconditionsAZ
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Sick Kids The ABCs of Mental Health: https://www.sickkidscmh.ca/ABC/Parent-Resource/Mental-Health-for-All-Children-and-Youth.aspx
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Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.com/parenting/parent-child
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Psychology Foundation of Canada: https://psychologyfoundation.org
Crisis Lines:
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Kids Help Phone. A toll-free, 24/7, bilingual phone number for children and youth anywhere in Canada. Professional counsellors support the caller over the phone (or internet) and can help connect the caller to local community resources: 1-800-688-6868
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Distress Centre: 613-238-3311
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Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario: 613-260-2360 / 1-877-377-7775
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Youth Service Bureau Mobile Crisis (up to age 18): 613-260-2360
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Youth Crisis Beds (ages 12-15 years): 613-260-2360
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Adult Mobile Crisis (ages 16+ years): 613-722-6914
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Adult Mobile Crisis beds (ages 16+ years): 613-722-6914
Child and Youth Services:
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Youth Service Bureau: 613-562-3004
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Youth Service Bureau Walk-in Clinic: 613-562-3004
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Children’s Aid Society: 613-647-7800
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Crossroads: 613-723-1623
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Youth Net: 613-738-3915
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The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (by physician’s referral), 613-737-7600 ext. 2496. For more information on their programs, visit www.cheo.on.ca
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Counselling (including Family Therapy):
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Family Service Centre of Ottawa, 613-725-3601, www.familyservicesottawa.org
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Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, 613-741-6025, http://www.eorc-creo.ca
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Catholic Family Services, 613-233-8478, www.cfsottawa.ca
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Jewish Family Services, 613-722-2225, www.jfsottawa.com
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The Ottawa Academy of Psychology (fee for service): 613-235-2529, www.ottawa-psychologists.org
Outside of Ottawa:
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Renfrew County: Phoenix Centre for Children, Youth and Families, with offices in Renfrew and Pembroke. 613-735-2374 or toll-free 1-800-465-1870, www.phoenixpembroke.com
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Leeds and Grenville County: Children's Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville. 613-498-4844, http://www.cmhlg.ca/
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Lanark County: Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, with offices in Carleton Place, Smiths Falls and Perth. 1-800-809-2494, www.opendoors.on.ca
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Valoris for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell 1-800-675-6168, www.seapr.ca
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Francophone Services:
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Centre psychosocial: 613-789-2240
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Maison des jeunes: 613-748-1799
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Tel-Aide Outaouais: 613-741-6433
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Maison Fraternité (adolescents): 613-562-1415
Drug/Alcohol Services:
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David Smith Centre: 613-594-8333
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Sandy Hill Addiction Services: 613-789-8941
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Rideauwood: 613-724-4881
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Support and Advocacy Groups:
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Bereaved Families of Ontario - Ottawa. For those struggling with a loved one who has completed suicide, BFO offers various supports for survivors, www.bfo-ottawa.org
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PLEO (Parent’s Lifelines of Eastern Ontario), a support group for parents of children and youth with mental health difficulties, www.pleo.on.ca
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Parents for Children’s Mental Health, a province-wide organization for parents supporting children and youth with mental health issues, www.parentsforchildrensmentalhealth.org
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LGBTTQ+ Support Groups for Youth:
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Kind: https://kindspace.ca
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Youth Service Bureau - Spectrum: https://www.ysb.ca/for-youth/youth-engagement/spectrum-lgbtq-community-youth-group/
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PFLAG Ottawa: https://pflagcanada.ca
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Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line Ontario: Phone: 800-268-9688; Text Messaging: 647-694-4275; email: askus@youthline.ca
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Family Services Ottawa - LGBTTQ+ Around the Rainbow: https://familyservicesottawa.org/children-youth-and-families/around-the-rainbow/
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Ten Oaks: http://www.tenoaksproject.org
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Learning Disabilities:
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Information regarding learning disabilities can be found on the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario website: www.ldao.ca
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A Parent's Guide to Special Education in Ontario from the LDAO: http://www.ldao.ca/wp-content/uploads/A-Parents-Guide-to-Special-Education.pdf
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International Dyslexia Association - Ontario (IDA-O): https://www.idaontario.com/
ADHD / Executive Functioning Skills Deficits:
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Resources:
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Autism Ontario: http://www.autismontario.com
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Ontario’s Autism Program: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-autism-program
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Special Education for children with ASD: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/autismSpecDis.pdf
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Ottawa resources for children with ASD: http://www.childrenatrisk.ca/Documents/Directory_ASD_Services_March_2018.pdf
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Autism Ontario’s website: www.autismontario.com
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Geneva Centre for Autism: www.autism.net
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The CHEO’s ASD Book List: https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/resources-and-support/autism.aspx#Books
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