Right now
If you need help right now
Emergency and crisis numbers for Ottawa, and the places that serve a meal every day of the year.
Checked October 3, 2026
If you or someone else is in danger or needs urgent medical care, call 911.
Talk to someone, any time
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text, any time, in English or French.
- Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region — 613-238-3311, 24 hours, English and French. Text 343-306-5550 or chat on dcottawa.on.ca, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Mental Health Crisis Line — 613-722-6914, 24 hours, bilingual, ages 16 and up.
- Kids Help Phone — 1-800-668-6868, or text CONNECT to 686868, 24 hours.
- 211 — call or text 2-1-1 for food, shelter and other help, 24 hours.
Food today, any day
Shepherds of Good Hope’s Community Kitchen at 216 Murray Street serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 365 days a year, and its drop-in is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Ottawa Mission at 35 Waller Street serves meals every day.
Ottawa Public Health: 613-580-6744, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours, call 3-1-1.
Sources
- Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region
- CMHA Ottawa — crisis lines
- Kids Help Phone
- Ottawa Public Health — contact
- Shepherds of Good Hope — Community Kitchen
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