Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa

Mental Health Services, Youth and Family Counselling Services
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Record #: OCR2536 Last Modified: 22 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 22 Mar 2013
Description and Services
HoursAdministration, Intake Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Evening appointments available on weekdays
DatesYear-round
DescriptionMental health services for youth 
 
Individual youth counselling and family counselling inspired by strength-based collaborative perspectives. Counsellors empower clients in making positive changes in their lives. Addresses a wide spectrum of issues affecting youth and families.
Waiting ListYes
EligibilityAges: 12 year(s) - 20 year(s) 
 
Children and youth between the ages of 12 to 20 who are experiencing difficulties, and their families.
ApplicationCall the Intake line to discuss counselling needs.
FeesNone
Languages of ServiceEnglish ; French
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office PhoneIntake 613-562-3004
Crisis Phone613-260-2360
Fax613-562-0229
E-mailpbaker@ysb.on.ca
Websitewww.ysb-bsj.on.ca
Primary ContactPam Baker, Coordinator; Phone: 613-562-4708 ext 224
Alternate ContactFrancine Gravelle, Director of Mental Health Services; Phone: 613-562-4708; Email: fgravelle@ysb.on.ca
Primary ExecutiveJoanne Lowe, Executive Director; Phone: 613-729-1000; Email: jlowe@ysb.on.ca
Alternate ExecutiveJane Fjeld, Associate Director; Phone: 613-729-1000; Email: jfjeld@ysb.on.ca
Names
Alternate NameYSB
Location & Accessibility
Address2301 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K2B 7G3
 
Google Map
IntersectionWoodroffe Ave and Carling Ave
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
SubjectsAbuse ; Addictions ; Alcoholism ; Anxiety disorders ; Behavioural disorders ; Charitable status ; Counselling ; Crisis intervention ; Drug addiction ; Families ; Family therapy ; Family violence ; Free services ; Gays ; Homeless youth ; Lesbians ; Low income people ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Nonprofit organizations ; Young adults ; Youth
AccreditationYes, by Children's Mental Health Ontario.
Print MaterialPamphlets
ResourcesWebsite
Established1960
ElectionsThe Board of Directors is elected.
FundingCity / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services * Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Ministry of Education and Training ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 108228545 RR0001 ; United Way