Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective

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13 rural youth serving organizations dedicated to increasing mental health support in rural Ottawa. Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective Members

1.

Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA); backbone organization
2. Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA)
3. Youth Net; CHEO
4. Ottawa Child & Youth Initiative (OCYI)
5. Ottawa Police Service
6. City of Ottawa; Rural Affairs
7. Youth Mental Health Counsellor
8. Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC)
9. Nepean, Rideau, Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC)
10. South Nepean Satellite Community Health Centre
11. Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre
12. Parents Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (PLEO)
13. Youth with Lived Experience

01/07/2026

What Works Wednesday❗️

The Ottawa Public Library (Manotick) hosts a variety of FREE programs, events, and services for youth of all ages!

Sign up for the Youth Writing Workshop happening this Saturday, January 10th from 10:30am-11:30am (ages 9-12), using the link in our bio 🫶

Click the link to also discover more programs and services that the Ottawa Public Library - Manotick Branch offers.

01/05/2026

As we continue into the new year, it is important to remember to take one day at a time 🫶⭐️

12/24/2025

The holiday season is different for everyone ❄️

Here’s some ways that mentors and youth can continue to maintain mental health and wellness during this time of year.

12/10/2025

What Works Wednesday is back! Starting with 💜

Did you know that the Youth of Manotick Association is now offering FREE youth walk-in counselling every Tuesday from 4pm-8pm for youth ages 8-18! Call 613-508-0254 to reserve your spot or email youth.of.manotick@gmail.com for more information!

11/27/2025

An important part about being a mentor is creating a safe space. This means building trust, rapport, being non-judgmental, and actively listening.

How can you create safer spaces in your community? 💭

11/21/2025

Did you know that setting and working towards meaningful goals can help in improving mental health? 🎯

Setting goals for yourself and working towards completing them can help in creating a greater sense of purpose.

11/17/2025

Self-care is a vital practice that involves taking deliberate actions to promote one’s mental, emotional, and physical, well-being.

Remember, self-care is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about finding what works best for you and incorporating it into your routine.

10/22/2025

Sign-Up Today! 💙

The Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective will be hosting our annual Mentors of Rural Youth Summit on Saturday, November 8th from 10am-4pm at the Manotick Community Centre & Mike O’Neil Arena (Kiwanis Hall).

This is a FREE event where rural youth mentors, rural youth, parents, teachers and community leaders come together for a day of fun, interactive workshops where we learn more about rural youth mental health issues and the tools to support youth.

To register go to: https://forms.gle/JaAt2yGsUpGhL3iaA

OR Click the link in our bio 🔗

This year, our workshop topics include: Empathetic Programming for Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Youth (Osgoode Youth Association), Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Rural Youth (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa), Digital Wellness (CHEO’s YouthNet/RéseauAdo), and Supporting Youth School Attendance in Rural Ottawa (Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario)

This event is offered in English, with the ability to attend virtually or in person. Only participants who attend the FULL DAY IN PERSON are entitled to a complimentary lunch, an honourarium and mileage compensation. There will be light refreshments and coffee/tea in the morning for all in person attendees.

Registration ends on Thursday, November 6th at 10am.

Please note this is just an application to attend; organizations/mentors who service rural Ottawa will be prioritized for registration first. Any organization/mentors that are outside of Ottawa will be put on a waitlist and will receive a confirmation email when accepted.

10/10/2025

This we’re continuing to advocate for youth in rural Ottawa who are navigating mental health challenges, often without nearby support.

Mental health doesn’t stop at city limits. Rural youth deserve the same access to care, connection, and understanding. Today, we remind each other: You’re not alone. Your voice matters. And help is within reach.

Let’s keep building communities that listen, uplift, and heal, no matter the distance.

09/30/2025

September 30th is National Truth & Reconciliation Day 🧡

We wear orange to remember, honour, and show respect to every child who didn't come home, every survivor of the residential schools and their families and communities.

Today, we learn, listen, and honour the truths of Indigenous survivors and communities.

09/29/2025

Getting back to school and back into a routine can feel overwhelming, making a self-care checklist is one way to help maintain a healthy and balanced self-care plan.

What's on your self-care checklist? 🌼

09/25/2025

Empowering rural youth isn’t just about investing in their future; it’s about investing in the future of entire communities.

What ways can you support rural youth? 🌟

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