Youths
Health Services and Primary Care
Our medical clinic is staffed with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team so that family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, outreach workers, social workers, dietitians and others can collaborate to provide medical services to registered clients. Working together, this team responds to the factors that impact the health and wellbeing of clients. They ensure that clients receive the best possible care.
Ottawa Resource List for GLBTTQ Youth
Find out about the programs and services available in Ottawa for GLBTTQ youths and their families. Download the The Ottawa Resource List for GLBTTQ Youths (PDF) updated January 26, 2012.
Free Dental Screening Drop-in
People of all ages can access free dental screenings services including dental health information, fluoride varnish applications, and Healthy Smiles Ontario enrolment. Check our calendar for dates. Drop-in services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Social Support Walk-in
Counselors provide support when urgent personal or social problems happen. We also provide clients with referrals to various programs to help assist low-income individuals and families.
Nutrition Counselling
Individuals can meet with a dietitian to talk about nutrition issues like food budgeting, body image, weight management and children’s nutrition. Discover how to feel good and stay healthy. Call our Centre to book an appointment.
Cooking Workshops
All are invited to learn new recipes and culinary techniques. Check our calendar for workshop descriptions, dates and registration details. Registration is required.
Active Living and Fitness Programs
All are invited to join us for our exciting physical activity programming. Check our calendar for program descriptions, dates, and registration details. Registration is required.
Physical Activity Lending Library
Community members can borrow urban-walking poles, pedometres, yoga mats, DVDs, cassettes, video, and books for up to two weeks.
GLBTTQ Youth Program
Our team works with partners in the community to improve services and increase awareness of youth GLBTTS issues. We work closely with local groups including the Ottawa Carleton District School Board and Ottawa Positive Spaces. Our team is available for workshops and training.
GLBTTQ Youth Mental Health Counselling
Support and counselling for gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two spirit and questioning youth from 12 to 25 years of age and their families. Services are available to anyone living in Ottawa. Call our Centre to make an appointment.
Gay Zone
Gay Zone provides a wide range of programs and services for gay, bi, transmen and other men who have sex with men. These include health promotion, screening for sexually transmitted infections, anonymous HIV testing, Hepatitis A&B vaccinations and a Queer Youth Group. Gay Zone is currently open every Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Anonymous HIV Testing and Counselling
This anonymous and rapid test provides clients with HIV results on the same visit. Follow-up support and counselling are available. Drop in anytime between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.