4/7 and 365 assistance with mental health services, shelter, security, individualized education, system navigation and survivorship mentorship. English & French. 

provides free, quick access to services for families seeking help for their infant, toddler or child’s severe social, emotional and behavioural challenges. No referral is required.

Clinic participants may access a counselling session where our experienced, professional staff help identify issues and equip families with tools and strategies to address their concerns.   Availability throughout the week through Counselling Connect. Also occurs every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to Noon and Noon to 8:00 PM on Thursdays. 

French and English. The reception service offers an assessment of your needs, information, advocacy and referrals to the various community services. Crisis intervention and short-term counseling services.

Vanier residents only (K1L postal code).

Brief Services provide up to 3 sessions with the same counsellor following initial talk-in session. Psychotherapists or social workers using evidence informed treatments will engage in therapeutic conversations with those accessing this service to collaboratively create solutions to concerns raised.

Perth office - 40 Sunset Blvd., Suite 123, Perth / (613) 264-1415
Smiths Falls - 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A1, Smiths Falls / (613) 283-8260
Carleton Place - 130 Lansdowne Avenue, Unit 10, Carleton Place / (613) 257-8260

School Based Services delivers counselling with youth between grades 9 and 12 throughout Lanark County high schools in a same-day counselling service. Counsellors are available one-day a week at each school. Students can access these appointments as often as they prefer throughout the school year. Youth can talk about any mental health challenges impacting their functioning or quality of life. The content of the therapeutic conversations is confidential.  To make a referral in your school, contact your guidance counsellor or the school’s student support staff. Available in English. 

Perth office - 40 Sunset Blvd., Suite 123, Perth / (613) 264-1415
Smiths Falls - 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A1, Smiths Falls / (613) 283-8260
Carleton Place - 130 Lansdowne Avenue, Unit 10, Carleton Place / (613) 257-8260

Talk-in services provide you and/or your children with 60 to 90 minute single counselling sessions which focuses on your strengths and abilities in person or virtual. English only. Fridays are virtual. Visit their website to book an appointment. 

Perth office - 40 Sunset Blvd., Suite 123, Perth / (613) 264-1415
Smiths Falls - 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A1, Smiths Falls / (613) 283-8260
Carleton Place - 130 Lansdowne Avenue, Unit 10, Carleton Place / (613) 257-8260

Serving local youth as a fully integrated one-stop-shop, where youth between the ages of 12 and 25 can address all of their health and wellness needs. Help is available for mental health and addiction. Primary care services are immediately available, along with many more community and social services. The hub also includes peer services and system navigation services, all delivered in a timely and integrated manner from one central hub. Walk-in or make an appointment by phone or text. 

Have you ever wished you had a child development “expert” to help you as a parent? At Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre we have a team of registered early childcare educators, a registered nurse/lactation consultant, and a registered dietician who run workshops on lots of parenting and child development topics. Some are just for parents, while other workshops are for children and parents to play and learn together.

Workshops are offered during the day and evenings, virtually and in-person with childcare available for some workshops. French and English. 

Register for programming:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/pinecrest-queensway-community-health-centre-26409651483

French only

FRANC SUCCÈS offers youth from grade 7 to 12 in select schools who are recent newcomers to Canada a series of recreational and cultural activities that allow them to adapt harmoniously to Canadian culture. The participants will learn various skills to facilitate their job search and volunteering hours, get connected with different community organizations, develop interpersonal and social relationships, etc.

Mondays from 3:45-5:45pm for grades 7-8 at école secondaire catholique Franco-Cité (623 Smyth Road, Ottawa).

Tuesdays from 2:45-4:45pm for grades 9-12 at Collège catholique Samuel-Genest (704 Carson's Road, Ottawa).

Wednesday from 3:45-5:45pm for grades 9-12 at école secondaire catholique Franco-Cité (623 Smyth Road, Ottawa).

French only. This weekly playgroup aims to support parents of children from 6 month to 3 years by providing information and resources on child development, attachment, and the importance of play.  

Family peer supporter on site. Offered in English.

Drop in support group.  Bilingual family peer support on site. 

Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health drop in hub. French and English.  Bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. 

The Walk-In Counselling Clinic offers confidential, single-session counselling services on a first come, first served basis. When clients arrive at one of our clinic locations, we aim to have them seen as quickly as possible. Offered in English, all are welcome. Wednesdays from 12:00 to 8:00 PM.  Last session is at 6:30 PM. 

NOTE - this service will be closed from December 23, 2022 to January 2, 2023. 

The Walk-In Counselling Clinic offers confidential, single-session counselling services on a first come, first served basis. When clients arrive at one of our clinic locations, we aim to have them seen as quickly as possible. Offered in English, all are welcome. Wednesdays from 12:00 to 8:00 PM.  Last session is at 6:30 PM. 

NOTE - this service will be closed from December 23, 2022 to January 2, 2023 except for December 28th, which will be open for regular hours. 

Serving local youth as a fully integrated one-stop-shop, where youth between the ages of 12 and 25 can address all of their health and wellness needs. Help is available for mental health and addiction. Primary care services are immediately available, along with many more community and social services. The hub also includes peer services and system navigation services, all delivered in a timely and integrated manner from one central hub. Walk-in or make an appointment by phone or text. 

Quick access/single session counselling for individuals, couples and families in English. Every Wednesday, 1:00 to 6:00 PM, last session is at 4:30 PM.  In person, virtual and by phone. 

NOTE - this service will be closed from December 23, 2022 to January 2, 2023. 

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 8:00 PM.  Carleton Place location. Bilingual family peer support on site. 

Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health drop in hub. French and English.  

Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health drop in hub. French and English.  Bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. 

French and English. The reception service offers an assessment of your needs, information, advocacy and referrals to the various community services. Crisis intervention and short-term counseling services.

Vanier residents only (K1L postal code).

Young fathering group; includes dinner and weekly discussion. English. 

Weekly drop-in groups for youth (ages 13-18) to explore their culture, meet new friends, craft, cook and have fun as a group.

Youth Leadership and Advocacy Group (ages 13-21) that focuses on youth-identified topics of interest, self-care, metal health, careers, personal development, culture and identity.

Bi-weekly parent group that focuses on various topics important to parents and advocacy around issues facing the Somali community. Workshops are conducted in Somali and English and are facilitated by service providers and professionals.

Mini EFFT Group: Empowering Parents and Reducing Caregiver Stress

This 5-week group runs from Nov. 1st through to Nov. 29th

This group may be right for you if you ….

• Are parenting a child who struggles with regulating intense emotions. These kids and teens are often described as “highly sensitive” or ‘deeply feeling”.
• Your child is struggling with mental health issues and you wish you could help them more with their treatment and healing.
• You feel overwhelmed, burned out, and desperate for something to change.
• Or: you are coping relatively well, but really want to boost your strategies so that you can prevent issues from getting worse.

This was created in response to feedback from parents who were not ready to join in October, but very enthusiastic to learn more about this approach to supporting youth and reducing caregiver stress.

Limited to 10 families.  $150.00 per group session ($750.00 = total for 5 weeks).  Register by October 20, 2023 and send deposit of $375.00; the cost will be reduced to $700.00. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 25, 2023.  

4/7 and 365 assistance with mental health services, shelter, security, individualized education, system navigation and survivorship mentorship. English & French.