Mental Health Resources
You are not alone. Here are some resources if you or someone you know are struggling.
University life comes with a variety of pressures and stresses that can come to affect your mental health.
The university and the community offer a variety of resources in order to deal with this stress and prevent you from feeling too overwhelmed. However, If you end up feeling overwhelmed and/or distressed, please do not hesitate to ask for help.
A little known fact: You can call a distress line on behalf of someone in crisis to receive directions, help and advice.
The uOttawa Student Guide to Mental Health Resources
The University of Ottawa Mental Health Awareness Society (UOMHAS) has released an informative guide to mental health and academic resources available to students. You can find it here.
List of Various Mental Health Resources
Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault: https://helpingsurvivors.org/
Long Term Effects of Child Sexual Abuse: https://helpingsurvivors.org/long-term-effects-child-sexual-abuse-molestation/
CMHA Resources: How to Get Mental Health Help l CMHA National
The Recovery Village Mental Health Guide (descriptions of mental illnesses): https://www.therecoveryvillage.com
E-Mental Health Resources: http://www.ementalhealth.ca/Ottawa-Carleton/
“In addition to the resources above, other ways to seek help include…
Calling a family member.
Calling a close friend.
Call your doctor.
Call 911.
If you have a friend or family member in crisis, consider doing the following:
If you are worried that s/he is suicidal, then do not leave him/her alone. Get help immediately — call 911.
Call a local crisis line for advice.
Call 911
Call a friend or family member to help support you!”
If you have any other questions, contact us.