In a crisis? Looking for immediate help? In addition to calling 911 or heading to the closest hospital emergency room, these resources may help:
eMentalHealth Crisis and Emergency List
Counselling Connect (same day or next day counselling service)
Kids Help Phone
Crossroads Mental Health Walk-In (under 12)
YSB Mental Health Walk-In (12 and up)
Emergency Walk-In Counselling (Adults)
CHEO’s My Safety Plan
Many of the professionals at Centrepointe Professional Services maintain their own websites and podcasts. Check out these sites for additional resources:
The Coping Toolbox, A Child Psych Podcast
Dr. Laila Din Osmun, C. Psych.
Dr. Alina Carter, C. Psych.
Shauna Haight, SLP Reg. CASLPO
Carmen Parsons, SLP Reg. CASLPO
Connie Wilker, SLP Reg. CASLPO
Dr. Maggie Mamen is a clinical psychologist and best-selling author who works with children, adolescents and their families here at Centrepointe Professional Services.
The Pampered Child Syndrome
Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: A Common-Sense Guide for Parents and Professionals
Struggling with speech (producing sounds) or language (difficulty understanding or putting words together to express ideas)? These sites may help.
First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program of Ottawa
The Hanen Centre
Banter Speech and Language
Learning Disabilities refer to a number of disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal information. These disorders affect learning in individuals who otherwise demonstrate at least average abilities essential for thinking and/or reasoning (LDAC, March 2015).
LD@Home
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton (LDAO-C)
Understood: For learning and attention issues
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral condition…characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity (from CHADD.org).
CADDAC Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada
CHADD Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDitude: Strategies and Support for ADHD & LD
Giftedness…is a developmental advancement at a certain point in time in a particular context that requires academic adjustment (Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster in Being Smart about Gifted Education).
The Association for Bright Children of Ontario – Ottawa Chapter (ABCOntario)
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENGifted)
The transition to post-secondary school can be a difficult one for students with learning and attention problems. This guide provides the knowledge you need to make the transition to an Ontario College or University successfully.
Transition Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities
Looking for some help with homework? Want to learn something new? Check out these sites:
Khan Academy: You can learn anything!
APlusMath Interactive Math Resources
Ontario Math Homework Help (Grades 6-10)
Me Read? No Way! Improving Boys’ Literacy Skills
