Community Action Links

Here are some links to other youth-oriented organizations where you can find out more about information, programs and services available for youth.

Youth Engagement

• Centre for Excellence on Youth Engagement
  Provides resources and research on policies around youth participation and engagement.
  
• Voices for Children
  Is a non-profit charitable organization that turns knowledge into action for the well-being of young people.
  
• UNICEF Canada -
  Works to promote health, education, equality and protection for every child.
  
• City of Ottawa Youth Zone
  
• Health Canada
  
• Canadian International Development Agency

Youth Mental Health

• eMentalHealth.ca
  Looking for information on where to get help in Ottawa? Looking to find out about what mental health events are happening?
  
• Youth Net/Réseau Ado (YN/RA) Ottawa-
  Is a bilingual regional mental health promotion and intervention program run by youth, for youth.
  
• Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health
  This non-profit organization is dedicated to improving the child and youth mental health care system in Ontario.
  
• Kids Help Phone
  This 24 hour help line provides immediate help for young people to talk about their personal problems. 1-800-668-6868

Arts & Culture

• MASC
  By working with professional artists, MASC brings the arts and culture alive for more than 150,000 children and youth each year.
  
• Canadian National Youth Film Festival
  This is a for-youth-by-youth national film festival where young people have the opportunity to submit their films that are judged by a panel of young people at an evening of screenings.

Sexuality and Sexual Health

• Sexuality and u
  Is an organization committed to providing up to date and credible information about sexual health.
  
• Western Rainbow Youth Drop-in
  Provides services for youth aged 12 and older that are dealing with sexual orientation and/or gender identity issues.

Other Youth Serving Organizations in Ottawa

• Youth Services Bureau
  Serves youth aged 12 and older. We focus on youth with difficulties affecting their physical and/or emotional well-being and development. We support youth in making positive health and lifestyle decisions.
  
• The Boys & Girls Club Ottawa
  Provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

Do you know of any more great youth-friendly organizations that are missing?

Let us know by contacting Katherine Bullock, Project Officer, Children and Youth at 613-228-5782.