Police officers are part of your world. They have a sworn duty to preserve the peace, prevent crimes, enforce the law, preserve life and other important stuff. They exist to help you, your family, your friends, your neighbours and every person or group that lives in, works in or visits the Ottawa area.

Visit their website below dedicated to informing youth about various resources, laws and services which may be of interest to you.

http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/Community/TeenLounge/index.aspx

YouthNet's Resource List - READ ME! This list was compiled and tested by youth.  It has pretty much ALL of the possible resources you or a friend might be looking for. 

www.youthnet.on.ca  Youth Net/Réseau Ado (YN/RA) Ottawa is a bilingual regional mental health promotion and intervention program run by youth, for youth. Their objective is to reach out and help youth develop and maintain good Mental Health as well as healthy coping strategies for dealing with stress, while decreasing stigma around Mental Illness and its treatment.

www.yesottawa.com A youth employment services that help you to find a job with your interests. 

www.pinktriangle.org   GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questionning)  Please see their Online Resources for valuable links.

www.kidshelpphone.ca  -  1-800-668-6868   Information and help with various subjects such as: Bullying, coping with strong feelings, dating, family life, your health, school, violence and friendship.  See their Link Library for valuable links.

Sexual Help Centre: www.ottawa.ca/residents/health/living/sexual/index_en.html

www.ysb.on.ca  The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa serves youth aged 12 and older. We focus on youth with difficulties affecting their physical and/or emotional well-being and development. We support youth in making positive health and lifestyle decisions.