Counselling Connect - August 26, 2025 session

When life is challenging, we’re here for you.

Free phone, in-person and video counselling.

More than 100 counsellors from more than 20 community-based mental health and substance use organizations make free counselling appointments available to book through this website. 

We are client-led and focused on equity. This service is for everyone: children, youth, adults and families in Ottawa and the surrounding area. Counselling Connect services are provided by counsellors of diverse backgrounds and experience including Indigenous communities; African, Caribbean and Black communities; other racialized communities; and LGBT2SQ+ communities. In English, French or Arabic.

For more information, visit Counselling Connect.