Child and youth abuse

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Below you will find a variety of resources to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone who has been abused.

Abuse prevention

Canadian Center for Child Protection

Kids in the Know: Developmentally appropriate ways to talk to kids about privacy and safety
Protect Kids Online

Amaze.org: kid-friendly educational resources for various ages on bodies, consent, sexuality, healthy relationships and much more
Scarleteen.com: Inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults
Sex and U: Reliable information from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada

Physical abuse

Websites

Local contacts

YSB's 24/7 Crisis Line
613-260-2360
877-377-7775
Mental Health Services 613-562-3004
crisis@ysb.on.ca
Crisis Chat-Website: Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 4 pm - 10 pm
Kids Help Phone
800-668-6868
Need help right now? Text CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7
Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario
613-260-2360
877-377-7775
For general enquiries crisis@ysb.on.ca
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Tel: 866-863-0511
TTY: 866-863-7868
Rogers, Fido, Bell, & Telus #7233 (SAFE) on your mobile phone - 24 hours, confidential, multiple languages including 17 Aboriginal languages
FEM'AIDE (Ligne de soutien pour femmes violentées)
1-877-336-2433
1-866-860-7082 (ATS)

Sexual assault and abuse

Sexual assault/abuse and sex trafficking are complex and often highly stigmatized adverse life events. Victims/survivors may experience physical and psychosocial changes during and/or following these experiences, such as:

difficulty sleeping
change in appetite
new or worsening mental health concerns
behavioural changes
decreased engagement at school
relational difficulties
new or worsening substance use concerns
physical injuries
other health or psychosocial-related concerns

We are here to support patients and their caregivers, and recommend that you seek community support. Please find below a non-exhaustive list of community resources.

Community organizations

We collaborate with multiple community providers who offer support and resources to children and youth who have experienced sexual assault and abuse, including child welfare services and police.

Ottawa Children’s Aid Society. Phone: (613) 747-7800

Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Division (SACA). Phone: (613) 236-1222 x5944

Crisis Line

Youth Services Bureau. Phone: (613) 562-3004. 24 hour crisis line: (613) 260-2360.

Ottawa Rape Crisis Center (care for age 16+). 24 hour crisis line: (613) 562-2333.

Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa (age 12+). 24/7 confidential support: (613) 234-2266.

Ottawa Center for Resilience. Phone: (613) 714-0662.

Ottawa Victim Services. Phone: (613) 238-2762.

CHEO resources that may be relevant following your appointment with the SACP:

Other local contacts

CHEO Sexual Assault/Abuse Care Program
613-737-7600 x2939 or email SACareFacilitator@cheo.on.ca.
YSB's 24/7 Crisis Line
613-260-2360
877-377-7775
Mental Health Services 613-562-3004
crisis@ysb.on.ca
Crisis Chat-Website: Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 4 pm - 10 pm
Kids Help Phone
800-668-6868
Need help right now? Text CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7
Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario
613-260-2360
877-377-7775
For general enquiries crisis@ysb.on.ca
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Tel: 866-863-0511
TTY: 866-863-7868
Rogers, Fido, Bell, & Telus #7233 (SAFE) on your mobile phone - 24 hours, confidential, multiple languages including 17 Aboriginal languages
FEM'AIDE (Ligne de soutien pour femmes violentées)
1-877-336-2433
1-866-860-7082 (ATS)

Trafficking

Websites

Local contacts

CHEO Sexual Assault/Abuse Care Program
613-737-7600 x2939 or email SACareFacilitator@cheo.on.ca.
YSB's 24/7 Crisis Line
613-260-2360
877-377-7775
Mental Health Services 613-562-3004
crisis@ysb.on.ca
Crisis Chat-Website: Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 4 pm - 10 pm
Kids Help Phone
800-668-6868
Need help right now? Text CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7
Child, Youth and Family Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario
613-260-2360
877-377-7775
For general enquiries crisis@ysb.on.ca
Assaulted Women's Helpline
Tel: 866-863-0511
TTY: 866-863-7868
Rogers, Fido, Bell, & Telus #7233 (SAFE) on your mobile phone - 24 hours, confidential, multiple languages including 17 Aboriginal languages
FEM'AIDE (Ligne de soutien pour femmes violentées)
1-877-336-2433
1-866-860-7082 (ATS)

Disclaimer

These resources are for educational purposes only. If you have any questions, ask your health-care provider.