Our crisis line is open 24/7 for anyone to call for help with any situation, emergency or not. Our live crisis chat is also available anytime.
Our service areas include Youth Engagement, Mental Health Services, Community & Housing Services, Employment Services, and Youth Justice Services throughout 21 locations across Ottawa.
We help 3,000 youth every month get from where they are to where they want to be. You can help get them there, too.
Visit our blog to read the latest news from YSB, including updates on events and programs.
We Can Help
Accessing our services:
- Head Office > 613-729-1000
- Mental Health Hub > 613-562-3004
- Employment Services > 613-236-8244
- Youth Justice > 613-738-2104
- Community Services > 613-241-7788
*Please leave a voicemail if we don’t pick up right away.
To reach our Crisis Line, call 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) or click here for our Online Crisis Chat.
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Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Head Office
613-729-1000
info@ysb.ca
2675 Queensview Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2B 8K2
24/7 Crisis Line 613-260-2360
Toll-free for Eastern Ontario
1-877-377-7775
Media
613-729-0577 ext. 50206
communications@ysb.ca
About Us
YSB helps thousands of young people address what threatens their physical, sexual, mental, and social well-being. We offer youth programming in five main service areas across multiple locations throughout Ottawa.
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Our Blog
April 16, 2024
Join the YSB Board of Directors
The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is seeking new directors to join our talented and accomplished Board of Directors. Join us in shaping decisions that will affect thousands of young people across our community and sharing your experience and expertise with our dedicated management team. While we welcome all applications, we are prioritizing the […]
March 21, 2024
YSB Foundation Newsletter 2024 – Edition 1
Click through to read our newsletter and learn more about YSB events, staff, and supporters.
March 7, 2024
YSB welcomes Michel Guilbeault as interim CEO
The Board of Directors of the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michel Guilbeault as Interim CEO of YSB. Effective Thursday, March 7, 2024, Mr. Guilbeault will assume responsibilities from YSB’s Acting CEO, Wes Richardson. As part of our strategy to appoint a permanent CEO, Mr. Guilbeault’s term […]