Mental Health

Type of Service	Agency Contact Information
Abuse / Assault Care	Women’s Sexual Assault Support & Crisis Line Confidential, 24/7 emotional support and referral service for survivors of sexual assault. 📞 1‑800‑663‑3060 Bernadette McCann House Shelter, counselling, advocacy and supports for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. 📞 1‑800‑267‑4930 \| Text 613‑639‑1233 Regional Assault Program Acute care and emotional support for anyone affected by sexual assault or abuse. 📞 1‑800‑363‑7222 Family & Children’s Services (Renfrew County) 24/7 child protection services, crisis response, and family supports. 📞 613‑735‑6866 \| 1‑800‑267‑5878 Mental Health Services Renfrew County (MHSRC) For individuals ages 16 years and older, who are in distress or living with mental illness and/or addiction. 📞 1-800-991-7711\| Barry’s Bay Satellite Office, 19663 Opeongo Line.
Addiction & Substance Use Support	Treatment Services of Renfrew County Central intake for addiction treatment, counselling, and group programs (OHIP-covered). 📞 1‑800‑265‑0197 Virtual Addictions Counselling Flexible phone or video counselling through Renfrew County — booking required. Alcoholics Anonymous – Pembroke Peer-led recovery groups for individuals managing alcohol use. 📞 1‑877‑746‑7360 Al‑Anon – Pembroke Support for friends and family members of those affected by alcohol use. 📞 1‑888‑425‑2666 Smart Recovery Ontario Science-based, peer-led recovery groups for all types of addiction. Breaking Free Online Free, confidential online recovery platform using CBT techniques. Mental Health Services Renfrew County (MHSRC) For individuals ages 16 years and older, who are in distress or living with mental illness and/or addiction. 📞 1-800-991-7711\| Barry’s Bay Satellite Office, 19663 Opeongo Line.
Crisis & Mental Health Hotlines (24/7)	Renfrew County Mental Health Crisis Line 📞 1‑866‑996‑0991 Eastern Ontario Child & Youth Crisis Line 📞 1‑877‑377‑7775 Kids Help Phone 📞 1‑800‑668‑6868 \| Text 686868 Trans Lifeline 📞 1‑877‑330‑6366 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Line 📞 1‑800‑268‑9688 Canada Suicide Prevention / Dial 9-8-8 📞 1‑833‑456‑4566 or text/dial 9‑8‑8
Anxiety, Depression & Mood	Robbie Dean Centre CBT-based anxiety and depression groups — in-person and online. 📞 613‑629‑4243 \| info@rdfcc.ca BounceBack Ontario Free guided self-help program with phone coaching and videos. Togetherall Anonymous online peer support community with clinical moderation. Self-guided resources: My Anxiety Plan \| MoodTools App \| Royal Ottawa Mental Hygiene Toolkit
MVFHT Counsellor	Referral-based (can be self-referral) CBT, mindfulness, and stress-management programs. 📞 613‑756-9888 ext. 5 Mental Health Services Renfrew County (MHSRC) For individuals ages 16 years and older, who are in distress or living with mental illness and/or addiction. 📞 1-800-991-7711\| Barry’s Bay Satellite Office, 19663 Opeongo Line.
Anger Management	Robbie Dean Centre Anger Groups 📞 613‑629‑4243 \| Specialized gender-based group programming for managing anger. AIMS Anger Management Online self-directed anger management tools and course.
ADHD Support	CADDAC Resources National ADHD education, webinars, and community support. ADDitude Magazine Tips, guides, and expert content for ADHD. MVFHT Primary Care Team Local diagnosis, medication support, and ongoing ADHD management. 📞 613‑756-9888 ext. 5
Structured CBT / Tele-CBT	TeleCBT Ontario OHIP-covered virtual CBT for adults with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns. MVFHT Counsellor Referrals Local CBT and group counselling available through MVFHT (available to individuals without a family doctor as well). 📞 613‑756-9888 ext. 5
Concussion & Brain Injury	Ontario Brain Injury Association Provincial supports, advocacy, and online groups. Brain Injury Association of Ottawa Valley 📞 613-233-8303 \| Peer groups and local brain injury supports. Concussion Legacy Foundation One-to-one peer mentorship for those recovering from concussion. Local Physiotherapists & OT services (Barry’s Bay, Killaloe) Contact MVFHT for local referral. 📞 613‑756-9888 ext. 5
Children & Youth Counselling	One Stop Talk / Parlons Maintenant 📞 1‑855‑416‑8255 \| Free virtual therapy for children & youth (ages 0–17). Phoenix Centre for Children & Families Child and youth therapy in Killaloe and Pembroke. 📞 613‑735‑2374 \| 1‑800‑465‑1870 Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub (Pembroke) 📞 613‑570‑8952 \| Drop-in youth hub for mental health, housing, and supports. Killaloe Youth Hub (Rainbow Valley CHC) 📞 613‑757‑0004 \| Locally-based youth services. Mental Health Services Renfrew County (MHSRC) For individuals ages 16 years and older, who are in distress or living with mental illness and/or addiction. 📞 1-800-991-7711\| Barry’s Bay Satellite Office, 19663 Opeongo Line.
Indigenous Counselling	Hope for Wellness Helpline 📞 1‑855‑242‑3310 National Indian Residential School Crisis Line 📞 1‑866‑925‑4419 Robbie Dean Centre (NIHB covered) 📞613-629-4243 \| Up to 22 hours/year of counselling for Indigenous clients. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Mental Health Team 📞 613-625-2259
Single-Session & Walk-In Counselling	Renfrew e-Walk-In Counselling Clinic 📞 1‑844‑441‑0981 \| Free 90-minute virtual or phone sessions (Thursdays). MVFHT Brief Sessions 📞 613‑756-9888 ext. 5 \| Referral-based single-session therapy for MVFHT clients (available to individuals without a family physician as well).
Farming & Military Family Support	Farmer Wellness Initiative 📞 1‑866‑267‑6255 \| 24/7 confidential counselling for farm families. Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre 📞 613‑687‑7587 \| Walk-in mental health clinic (1st & 3rd Wed). Barry’s Bay Legion 📞 613‑756-3018 \| Veterans’ and military family peer-support events.
Couples & Family Therapy	Access to couples and family therapy in the local region. MVFHT 📞 613-756-9888 ext. 5 Robbie Dean referrals Robbie Dean referrals 📞 613‑629‑4243 Couple Hopes PTSD/COVID Program Online guided couples program for those affected by trauma.
2SLGBTQ+ Peer & Family Support	PFLAG Renfrew County Peer groups and education for LGBTQ+ families and allies. Trans Lifeline 📞 1‑877‑330‑6366 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Line 📞 1‑800‑268‑9688
Dementia & Older Adult Support	Dementia Society of Renfrew County 📞 1‑888‑411‑2067 \| Support groups, caregiver programs. Ottawa and Renfrew County Alzheimer Society 📞 613-345-7392
Private Practitioners	MVFHT maintains an updated list of local psychologists, psychotherapists, EMDR providers, and social workers. 📞 613‑756-9888 ext. 5
Legal & Victim Advocacy	Renfrew County Legal Clinic 📞 1‑800‑267‑5871 \| Free legal advice and support. Victim Services Renfrew County 📞 1‑877‑568‑5730 \| Practical and emotional support. Killaloe Community Resource Centre 📞 613-757-3108 \| Occasional legal clinics and referral support.
Virtual Medical & Triage Support	Renfrew VTAC 📞 1‑844‑727‑6404 \| Triage and virtual consults for unattached patients. Telehealth Ontario 📞 1‑866‑797‑0000 (TTY: 1‑866‑797‑0007) \| 24/7 nurse advice line.
Self-Help & Wellness Tools	Centre for Clinical Interventions Free CBT-based workbooks. Royal Ottawa Mental Hygiene Toolkit Videos and worksheets to build resilience.

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