The Ottawa Hospital: Sexual Assault + Partner Abuse Care Program – Providing confidential trauma-sensitive medical care.
Assaulted Women’s Helpline - Free, anonymous, and confidential 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis service to all women in the province of Ontario who has experienced any form of abuse,
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre - The Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC) supports trans and cis women, trans men, two-spirit, gender-fluid, and non-binary survivors. +1 (613) 562-2333
The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa - The Sexual Assault Support Center (SASC) supports all womyn: cis or trans, immigrant, aboriginal, queer, differently-abled, womyn of colour, survivors of war, and torture.
Victim Services Lanark - Victim Services Lanark County (formerly VCARS) is a community-based program working in partnership with police, emergency services, child protection (CAS), Victim Witness Assistance Program, and local agencies.
Interval House - Lanark County Interval House and Community Support offers emergency and ongoing programs to women and children living in or escaping from domestic violence. +1 (800) 267-4409
Smart Recovery: Free addictions self-help/mutual support meetings, available locally. In-person and virtual meetings are available.
Lanark Leeds and Grenville Addiction Services - Addiction services in a comfortable, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere, helping you change the habits or behavior that cause the addiction
Ottawa Addictions Access and Referral Services
Addiction & Mental Health- Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington - local free and confidential crisis line is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year by experienced professionals who can provide immediate support, advocacy, and referrals in response to individuals in a mental health crisis. Kingston & Frontenac: +1 (613) 544-4229 Lennox & Addington: +1 (613) 354-7388
ConnexOntario ― free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness, or gambling
Drug and Alcohol Helpline― provides information about drug and alcohol addiction services in Ontario
Smart Works Program - Revive Naloxone Training, Needle Syringe Program, and Safer Inhalation Programs.
Centre for ADHD awareness Canada- improves the lives of Canadians affected by ADHD through awareness, education, and advocacy
Living with Arthritis — programs, services, publications, and resources from The Arthritis Society
Ontario Physiotherapy Association — information from The Ontario Physiotherapy Association, including a link to locate a physiotherapist near you
International Breast-Feeding Centre - with Dr. Jack Newman. Information Sheets for common breastfeeding questions and concerns.
Ottawa Breast Feeds – Connection you with community resources
Ottawa Valley Lactation Consultants (OVLC) is a non-profit group made up of International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) in the Ottawa valley. (Private self-pay service)
La Leche League Canada -La Leche League Canada provides mother-to-mother/parent-to-parent/peer support for pregnant women, new parents, and beyond
Breast cancer – Cancer Care Ontario
Lifestyle and breast cancer podcast - Drs. Jason Fung & Steven Tucker: Influencing Cancer outcomes through Diet, Exercise, Sleep & other lifestyle changes 17th podcast
Learn about your individual cancer risk
Cancer Screening and Prevention Learn about cancer screening and prevention – Cancer Care Ontario
Love your Brain - Free research-backed, six-week yoga and meditation program
Vaccine Information - Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Public Health Unit
Surveillance and Testing - Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Policy at Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital: Up to date COVID-19 related policies for visiting
Ontario COVID-19 Information: Ontario government information on COVID-19 re: policies, surveillance data, and more
Rideau Community Health Services - Local publicly funded services for the underserviced population such as foot care, diabetes education, and lung health education
Alzheimer Society of Canada - Resources for patients and families, referral options for a dementia care coach
Dementia Connections A magazine for people caring for those with Dementia
Canadian Dermatology Association -Information about common skin condition and approved products
Skin Check App - Skin cancer self-exam mobile app from the University of Michigan
Safer Skin products - For patients with sensitive skin, eczema, dermatitis, or rosacea – list of products with little chance of causing skin reactions www.producteliminationdiet.com
Metabolic Health - Interested in weight loss and/or better diabetic control through dietary change? This free program promotes lower carbohydrate intake and explains how to do it
Rideau Community Health Services Diabetes Education – free, local diabetes education and support
Reversing type 2 diabetes – Putting your diabetes into remission, from Diabetes UK
Treating and reversing type 2 diabetes – Education with a focus on lower-carbohydrate eating
Podcast on continuous glucose monitoring – From Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is critical care and palliative care physician at The Ottawa Hospital
Carbohydrates and Diabetes – Get Smart on Carbs, from the American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Canada – Information, Advocacy and Research for People with Diabetes
Diet for Diabetes - from the Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre
The Diabetes Code - Prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes with intermittent fasting
Champlain LHIN Diabetes Programs - (From Lanark to Deep River to Hawkesbury)
SouthEast LHIN Diabetes Programs - (Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville)
Canadian Diabetes Association — programs, services, publications, and resources
Virta Health - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Nutritional Ketosis. An evidence-based guide to type 2 diabetes reversal options
Rideau Community Health Services - Local publicly funded services for the underserviced population such as foot care, diabetes education, and lung health education
Metabolic Health: Interested in weight loss and/or better diabetic control through dietary change? Created by an Ontario family doctor, this program promotes lower carbohydrate intake and explains how to do it. 100% free
Canadian Disability Discounts - *NEW** list of hundreds of verified discounts for persons with disabilities in Canada
Fertility - The website is written by Canadian fertility doctors addressing numerous questions about getting pregnant and fertility
Ottawa Fertility Centre
Fertility Education – Canadian (Ontario) website with many useful links
Free online exercise program – “Darebee,” an independent fitness resource run and maintained by a small group of volunteers and fitness professionals; workout plans, challenges, fitness information, nutrition, and meal plans are all free to access and download; supported by user donations
- The College of Family Physicians of Canada
- American Family Physicians
- WebMD
Medscape Family Medicine - Mayo Clinic
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Consumers and Patients
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Choosing Wisely Canada - Events
- Choosing Wisely Canada - Patient Materials
- FamilyDoctor.org (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- HealthLink BC
- Health Canada
- Healthy Canadians
- MedlinePlus
- MyHealth Alberta
- NIH Health Information
- Patient UK
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- PubMed Health
Heart and Stroke Foundation — programs, services, publications, and resources, including healthy eating, healthy weight, and physical activity
Regular Exercise Advice – Mayo Clinic advice on regular exercise and heart disease
Cardiovascular Toolbox – intended for clinicians but has excellent patient education tools
The Ottawa Heart Institute – resources for patients about heart disease, tests and procedures, and programs
Diet for High Cholesterol – from the Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre
Diet for High Blood Pressure – a low sodium eating plan for high blood pressure from the Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre
Routine Childhood Immunization Schedule for Ontario
Information on Immunizations from the government in Ontario
Mindfulness and meditation app - Headspace
Mindfulness and meditation app - Calm
Mindfulness and meditation app – Ten percent happier
CBT for insomnia: from Dalhousie UniversityCBT for insomnia: from the Sleep Foundation
An introduction to mindfulness – learn about the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing
“Sink into sleep – A Step-by-Step Handbook for Insomnia” by Judith R. Davidson PhD
“No more sleepless nights” by Peter Hauri
“Say Goodnight to Insomnia” by Gregg Jacobs
CAMH - CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services for patients of all ages and families, with Access CAMH as your centralized point of contact.
Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity- Promotes diversity in gender identity, gender expression, and romantic and/or sexual orientation in all its forms.
Community Legal Clinic - No-fee legal services for low-income residents of Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville, as well as the Townships of North and Central Frontenac in Frontenac County and the Township of Addington Highlands in the County of Lennox & Addington.
Max Ottawa for Men **NEW** Health and wellness services and programs for guys into guys in Ottawa
Ontario Human Rights Commission- Gender Identity and Gender Expression Brochure - The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression and other publications are available at www.ohrc.on.ca
Queer Connection Lanark - The purpose of Queer Connection Lanark County is to increase the visibility of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community
Rainbow Health Ontario – Affirming healthcare information to better serve LGBT2SQ communities
Trans Lifeline - Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support. Run by and for trans people
Youthline - Youth Line offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text, and chat services.
The Lung Association – Helping Canadians Breathe better
Asthma Canada – Education Canadians about asthma
Anxiety Canada ― a comprehensive online resource for patient with anxiety; highlights include the Resource Documents section and the Mind Shift mobile app
AbilitiCBT **NEW** - suitable for anyone age 16 or older. AbilitiCBT programs include anxiety, depression, anxiety related to a pandemic, pain management and insomnia
Beacon 2.0 Depression Services ― list of internet-based resources for depression that are based on CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) principles
Big White Wall - online mental health and wellbeing service offering self-help programmes, creative outlets, and an online community moderated by trained staff, supported by OTN (Ontario Telemedicine Network)
BounceBack - free 1on1 telephone coaching program for adults and youth 15+, learn skills to help manage worry and anxiety, combat unhelpful thinking, and become more active and assertive, free to people living in Ontario and who have a valid health card number
Burnout - Brené Brown with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle
Canadian Mental Health Association ― resources on mental health including information
CBT-i Coach - Improve sleep / insomnia through cognitive behaviour therapy
CBT through Royal Ottawa Hospital - free, short-term, face-to-face Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
ConnexOntario ― free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness, or gambling
Distress Centre – Ottawa and Region 613-238-3311
Drug and Alcohol Helpline ― provides information about drug and alcohol addiction services in Ontario
E-mentalHealth - Searchable Database of Community Resources and Supports
Gerstein Crisis Centre ― 24-hour community based mental health crisis service
Greenspace - a made in Toronto tool to potentially help patients find a better therapist match
Headspace App - Meditation and mindfulness app
HeadsUpGuys - Free online resource that offers men information, practical tips, and guidance for managing and recovering from depression
Healthy Mind App – Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions
Inkblot: Affordable, virtual mental health support
Mental Health Helpline ― provides information about mental health services in Ontario
Mental Health Crisis Line - (613) 722-6914
Mind beacon **NEW** Free mental health therapy (guided CBT) for Ontario residents
Mindshift - Free Evidence-Based Anxiety Relief App; to help relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking & identify active ways to take charge of anxiety
Mood gym - Online self-help for Depression & Anxiety
Ontario Psychological Association Referral Service ― searchable database of registered psychologists for a variety of counselling needs
Online and Emergency Resources for Teens - list of online apps, programs, and phone lines compiled by FMPE
Peer support groups – **NEW** pay what you can. Accessibility, affordability, creating a sense of community, and knowing that you are not alone. 25 different groups.
Psychotherapy Referral Service ― helps match patients with a psychotherapist based on his/her individual needs
Self-Help Resource Centre ― includes a directory of self-help groups in Toronto
Sleep Hygiene ― helpful tips on improving sleep habits
Queen’s Psychology Clinic: Brief Telepsychology Service- Provides short-term psychological services via videoconferencing technology to adults, children, youth, and families. The electronic self-referral is available here.
Virtual platform for Psychotherapy **NEW**
“Mind Over Mood” by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky
“Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” by David Burns
“The Anxiety and Worry Workbook – The Cognitive Behavioural Solution” – by David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck
“The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook” by Edmund J. Bourne
“The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You” by Robert Leahy
“This is Depression” by Dr. Diane McIntosh
GetSparky - **NEW** Build resilient, focused, and strong kids in just a few minutes a day
Meditation & Mindfulness www.headspace.com
InsightTimer - Free app for sleep, anxiety, and stress with more than 100k guided meditations
Nija Focis For Kids’ mindfulness, focus and sleep
Health strategies for men, for managing and preventing depression https://headsupguys.org
Intermittent Fasting Information – learning to prioritize eating during a limited time frame to lower insulin resistance
Intermittent Fasting Podcasts – Learn more by listening
Feb 11th: Benefits of Intermittent fasting with Megan Ramos
Apr 30th: Jason Fung: Fasting Physiology, Why It Can Transform Healthcare, Impact on Immunity & More
Aug 18th: Dr. Ken Berry: Reversing Diabetes in Over 400 Patients
Aug 8th: COVID-19: ICU Doc Loses 30 lbs to Reduce His Risk, with Dr. Tom
Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition – Using nutrition to improve health & treat metabolic disease
Low carb and keto made simple - A website all about whole food and reducing carbohydrate intake.
Healthy and Happy Family Meals – How to feed your children and family for life
Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Information and App for management of IBS
“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung
Canada's Food Guide — nutrition resources from Health Canada
Eat Right Ontario — nutrition and healthy eating information from the Dieticians of Canada
The Mediterranean Diet - heart healthy diet
High Metabolic Clinic - Individualized coaching from Registered Dietitians, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to explore your “why” and help you overcome barriers, and appropriate use of anti-obesity medications
Food self-monitoring apps: my fitness pal, bariatric, carb manager, lose it, Ate
Obesity Canada - Canada’s leading obesity charity, made up of healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers and people with an interest in obesity.
Obesity Medicine Association - Clinical leaders in obesity medicine who work to advance the prevention, treatment, and reversal of the disease of obesity.
American Board of Obesity Medicine - ABOM serves the public and the field of obesity medicine by maintaining standards for assessment and credentialing physicians.
World Obesity - Driving global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.
Obesity Society - Dedicated to improving people’s lives by advancing the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
Osteoporosis Canada - recommendations for calcium and vitamin D intake as well as a dietary calcium calculator
TAPMI - Online Learning modules
Exercise videos for back pain – Rapid Access Clinics for Back Pain
Book on back pain - Dr. Stuart McGill “Back Mechanic: The step-by-step McGill Method to fix back pain”
Back Care Canada Resources for back pain management from the Canadian Spine Society
Dr. Mike Evans – Educational video on Low back pain
OHIP-funded physiotherapy – information and locations
Information and resources on back pain – Back Care Canada
Information on safe opioid prescribing - from the Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre at MacMaster University
Living with chronic pain workshops – through the Champlain LHIN
KIDSgrief – Talking with kids and teens about serious illness, dying and death
MyGrief helps you to understand and work through your grief
Makingmywishesknown Help with advance care planning
SpeakUpOntarioFor Ontario specific information and tools to help you have important conversations about future health care decisions
Advance Care Planning - Includes a workbook for people to go through and help brainstorm their wishes for end of life.
Circle of Security - **NEW**: Resources on empathy, connection, and emotional regulation
Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario: Child and Youth Mental Health
Directory of Resources for Parents
Ontario Early Years Centres (Ottawa)
Parent Resource Centre Ontario - The Parent Resource Centre (PRC) helps build confident, resilient kids
Tips for soothing newborns: “Happiest baby on the block” by Harvey Karp
Tips for parenting toddlers: “How to talk so kids will listen, and listen so kids will talk” by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Tips for parenting and dealing with bullying: “Kids are worth it: Give your child the gift of inner discipline” by Barbara Coloroso
Tips for managing technology among kids: “The Tech Solution” by Dr. Shimi Kang
About Kids Health — health information for parents and children from The Hospital for Sick Children
Autism Parent Resource Kit - Government of Ontario resource to help parents navigate available services, supports and programs
Best Start: Ontario’s Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre
Supporting service providers who work in preconception health, prenatal health, and early child development.
Breastfeeding Information — breastfeeding resources from Dr. Jack Newman
Car Seats - Choosing the Right Car Seat for Your Child - Using the right child car seat is the best way to prevent serious injury to children in collisions. This information will help you find the right child car seat for your child’s height, weight, and development.
Caring for Kids — health information for parents and children from the Canadian Pediatric Society
CHEO A to Z – Clinics, Programs and Services
Comfort, Play and Teach Developmental Milestones — Help promote your child's developmental milestones in various domains of development (social, emotional, language, intellectual, gross, and fine motor).
EarlyON - EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people, and get advice from early childhood professionals.
Feeding Your Baby from Six Months to One Year — guide to help introduce solid foods to babies
What You Need to Know About Fever
Guide to Formula Feeding - resource from Beststart
Healthy Smiles - How to access free dental care for children 17 years old and under, if they are eligible through the government’s Healthy Smiles program. The program is designed for lower-income families in need of support.
Immunization Well-Child Toolkit
- Why Vaccinations Are a Healthy Choice for a Strong Immune System - guide to address top concerns from parents about vaccines to help them make informed and healthy choices for their children.
- Tips for a Positive Immunization Experience - steps to take before, during, and after a vaccine for a better immunization experience.
- If You Choose Not to Vaccinate Your Child - disclosure of the risks of not vaccinating your child.
Introducing Solids — guide to starting solid foods from The Hospital for Sick Children
Mothercraft — early childhood resources including programs, workshops, and interventions
New Parent Resource Guide — information for new parents from the University Health Network
Poison Centre (Ontario) -Expert poison advice is available to all of Ontario, 24 hours a day. The Ontario Poison Centre (OPC) is operated and supported by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. In collaboration with Montfort Hospital, the OPC also operates a bilingual satellite site in Ottawa.
Rourke Baby Record for Parents — health information for parents and children from the Rourke Baby Record; includes information about normal child growth and development, along with information on common health topics
Safe Kids Canada – Parachute Canada - Creating a safer Canada by preventing serious and fatal injuries through evidence-based solutions that advocate and educate.
Vaccinations — information on Ontario's Routine Immunization Schedule
KidsInclusive: Child Development Centre based out of Kingston, Ontario, providing rehabilitation and support services for children and youth in the Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville region.
On the Ball Pediatric: Pediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy services based in Ottawa, but also provides in-home services to children in the surrounding regions, including Perth, Smiths Falls, and Carleton Place. Virtual assessments also available, if appropriate.
The Mothers Program– A Canadian website for Maternal Health, Education and Research
OMama – Ontario website for a step-by-step guide through pregnancy
Cannabis & Pregnancy - Article: Legal Cannabis Not Worth Risk for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy related links — (Toronto based) curated by Dr. Crawford and Dr. Nathwani, Magenta Health family doctors
Community breastfeeding supports: from the LLG Public Health Unit
Infant Feeding Clinic: Do you have any questions about feeding your newborn? Book an appointment with the public health nurse to get your questions answered and get invaluable tips. Supporting all mothers and babies, whether breastfed or bottle-fed.
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care - information about preventative health screening guidelines in Canada
Choosing Wisely Canada — a campaign to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures
Leeds, Lanark, and Grenville Public Health Unit - information on COVID19, breastfeeding, pregnancy, child development, parenting, immunization, etc.; includes free online information and programs
Toronto Public Health — information on breastfeeding, pregnancy, child development, parenting, immunization, etc.; includes free online information and programs
Vaccinations — information on Ontario's Routine Immunization Schedule
Home and community care - for Lanark, Leeds and Grenville
Lanark County Mental Health - Geriatric Psychiatry - Seniors Resource Team
Regional geriatric program of Eastern Ontario (Champlain LHIN)
PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre - PEP is a program of care, direction and therapy which focuses on helping older Ontarians to stay healthy and stay at home longer
SexualityandU - Sexual health, contraception, sexually transmitted infection
Come as you are Co-operative – online information and shop with a feminist approach to sexual pleasure, health, and education
Smokers' Helpline — tools to help with quitting smoking from the Canadian Cancer Society
Sound options - affordable tinnitus treatments that have been clinically tested to help people manage their tinnitus
Tinnitracks - web application which allows you to filter your music to use it for a new tinnitus therapy
Chronic tinnitus - What helps – and what doesn’t?
Travel Health Info– Information from the government of Canada
CDC Travel - Centres for Disease Control and Prevention – search by destination for health info for travellers
Pelvic Pain - Evidence-based resources for patients with pelvic pain:
The North American Menopause Society — information sheets written by menopause experts that provide clear, easy-to-understand explanations of important menopause-related topics.
Sex & U — information on sexual health from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Women’s Health - Connecting Canadian women with trusted health information from the experts at Women's College Hospital.
Menopause Information – From the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologist of Canada. Facts, including the benefits and risks of available therapies, as well as important health concerns to consider during this transition period.
HPV Info — information on HPV from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Pelvic Health Solutions — information on pelvic health and the role of pelvic floor physiotherapy
Cervical cancer screening – All about PAP tests
HPV Info — information on HPV from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
1call1click - ** NEW ** A simple way for children, youth and families to access the right mental health and addiction care, at the right time.
Mightier- Online anxiety program for children, teaching calming skills through play, developed by Harvard & Boston Children’s Hospital
CrossroadsChildren - Children’s mental health centre up to age 12
Youth service bureau - age 12-18
Anxiety Canada (Youth) - Anxiety resources for youth –
Healthy Mind App– Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions
Can download the writable version of the workbook “Dealing with Depression – Antidepressant Skills for Teens” at the link below:
Hospitals in the region