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New service available in Orléans in collaboration with the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resources Centre that allows babies to be weighed on an accurate scale. Ottawa Public Health is increasing in-person breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants (IBCLC), now 3 days a week, by appointment. Appointments are booked through the Baby Help Line

613-580-2424, ext. 23774.

International Breast Feeding Centre with Dr.Jack Newman, Information Sheets for common breastfeeding questions and concerns: https://ibconline.ca/information-sheets/

https://www.ottawabreastfeeds.ca/

Private Lactation Consultant Services (fee). https://www.ovlc.net/

Laleche League Canada. https://www.lllc.ca

Cancer:

Information on breast cancer screening: Experts discuss early breast cancer detection: www.youtube.com/ Information on breast density: https://densebreastscanada.ca/faq/

Drs. Jason Fung & Steven Tucker: Influencing Cancer outcomes through Diet, Exercise, Sleep & other lifestyle changes podcast 17th. of Feb., 2021

Learn about your individual cancer risk https://www.mycanceriq.ca/

Canadian Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ca/

Learn about cancer screening and prevention – Cancer Care Ontario https://www.cancercare.on.ca/

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation https://www.cbcf.org

Concussion:

Information for patients: https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/regional-acquired-brain-injury-outpatient-program/information-patients

Love Your Brain Yoga: Resources and Programs for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion https://www.loveyourbrain.com/yoga/practice

Dementia:

https://www.alzheimer.ca/en

Resources for patients and families, referral options for a dementia care coach https://dementiahelp.ca/

Dermatology:

Canadian Dermatology Association information about common skin condition and approved products https://dermatology.ca/

Skin cancer self exam mobile app: UMSkinCheck

For patients with sensitive skin, eczema, dermatitis or rosacea – list of products with little chance of causing skin reactions https://www.producteliminationdiet.com

Diabetes:

Podcast on continuous glucose monitoring

https://solving-healthcare-with-dr-kwadwo-kyeremanteng.simplecast.com/episodes/optimizing-health-through-continuous-glucose-monitoring-with-kara-collier-director-of-nutrition-nutrisense

http://www.diabetes.ca/

Diet for Diabetes https://www.cvtoolbox.com/

Diabetes education programs https://www.diabeteseducation.ca

“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung

Heart and Stroke:

https://www.heartandstroke.com

https://www.cvtoolbox.com

https://www.ottawaheart.ca

Diet for High Cholesterol https://www.cvtoolbox.com

Diet for High Blood Pressure https://www.cvtoolbox.com

Immunizations:

Routine Childhood Immunization Schedule for Ontario https://www.health.gov.on.ca

https://www.immunize.ca/

Ministry of Health Info on Immunizations https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/immunization

Public Health Canada: Immunization Fact or Fiction https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Insomnia:

“Sink into sleep – A Step-by-Step Handbook for Insomnia” by Judith R. Davidson PhD

“No more sleepless nights” by Peter Hauri

“Say Goodnight to Insomnia” by Gregg Jacobs

Mindfulness and meditation apps:

https://www.headspace.com

https://www.calm.com/

https://www.tenpercent.com

CBT for insomnia:

https://mysleepwell.ca/cbti/

Dalhousie University

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia

Intro to mindfulness:

https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/

Lung Disesae:

https://www.lung.ca/

https://www.asthma.ca/

Mental health:

Free mental health therapy (guided CBT) for Ontario residents:

https://www.mindbeacon.com/

Schedule a free same-day or next-day phone or video counselling session:

https://www.counsellingconnect.org/

TeleCBT: OHIP-covered and private options for cognitive behavioural therapy:

https://app.telecbt.ca/booking/steps/matching/

Virtual platform for Psychotherapy:

https://psychotherapymatters.com/

Brené Brown with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle:
https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emily-and-amelia-nagoski-on-burnout-and-how-to-complete-the-stress-cycle/

Online self-help peer support forum that any Ontario patient can access for free. Anonymous peer support for depression, anxiety, etc & access to self-help resources and tools. The forum is moderated by a trained therapist.

https://www.bigwhitewall.com

Better Help online therapy – Making professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.

https://www.betterhelp.com/

Inkblot: Affordable, virtual mental health support.

https://inkblottherapy.com/

Mindshift App – to help relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking & identify active ways to take charge of anxiety.

https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-app

Healthy Mind App– Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions.

https://www.theroyal.ca/mental-health-centre/apps/healthymindsapp

Online self-help for Depression & Anxiety.

https://moodgym.com.au

Searchable Database of Community Resources and Supports.

https://www.e-mentalhealth.ca

Mental Health Crisis Line
https://www.crisisline.ca
613-722-6914

Distress Centre – Ottawa and Region.
https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/english/services/247-support/distress-line.html
613-238-3311

Ottawa psychologists:

https://ottawa-psychologists.org

“Mind Over Mood” by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky

“Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” by David Burns

“The Anxiety and Worry Workbook – The Cognitive Behavioural Solution” – by David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck

“The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook” by Edmund J. Bourne

“The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You” by Robert Leahy

“This is Depression” by Dr. Diane McIntosh

BounceBack : coaching program as a first step towards cognitive behaviour therapy, available by referral or patient self-referral

CBT through Royal Ottawa Hospital : free, short-term, face-to-face Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Mindfulness and Meditation:

Build resilient, focused, and strongkids in just a few minutes a day.

https://www.getsparky.ca

Meditation & Mindfulness.

https://www.headspace.com

Free app for sleep, anxiety and stress with more than 100k guided meditations.

https://insighttimer.com/en-ca

Kids’ mindfulness, focus and sleep.

https://www.ninjafocus.com

Men’s Health:

Health and wellness services and programs for guys into guys in Ottawa.

https://maxottawa.ca

Health strategies for men, for managing and preventing depression.

https://headsupguys.org

Nutrition:

Canada’s Food Guide

https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/

Intermittent Fasting Information

https://www.thefastingmethod.com

Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition – Using nutrition to improve health & treat metabolic disease.

https://www.ccfortn.ca

Low carb and keto made simple.

https://www.dietdoctor.com

“Life in the Fasting Lane” and “The Obesity Code” by Dr. Jason Fung

Solving Healthcare podcast about Intermittent Fasting:
https://www.resourceoptimizationnetwork.com/solvinghealthcare

Feb 11th: Benefits of Intermittent fasting with Megan Ramos
Apr 30th: Jason Fung: Fasting Physiology, Why It Can Transform Healthcare, Impact on Immunity & More
Aug 18th: Dr. Ken Berry: Reversing Diabetes in Over 400 Patients…
Aug 8th: COVID-19: ICU Doc Loses 30 lbs to Reduce His Risk, with Dr. Tom

https://www.eatrightontario.ca

(Speak with a Registered Dietician for Free at 1-877-510-5102)

Dieticians of Canada – Info on eating well + Search for a local Dietician https://www.unlockfood.ca

Ellyn Satter Institute resources for healthy eating https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org

Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, information & app https://www.monashfodmap.com

Obesity:

Individualized coaching from Registered Dietitians, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to explore your “why” and help you overcome barriers, and appropriate use of anti-obesity medications.

https://www.highmetabolicclinic.com

Food self-monitoring apps: my fitness pal, baritastic, carb manager, lose it, Ate

Obesity Canada resources:

https://obesitycanada.ca/public-resources/

Osteoporosis:

https://www.osteoporosis.ca

Calcium Calculator

https://ww.osteoporosis.ca/osteoporosis-and-you/nutrition/calculate-my-calcium/

Pain:

TAPMI has developed these learning modules to help you:

Become knowledgeable about chronic pain
Focus on goals that are important to you
Minimize stress
Identify warning signs and avoid flare ups
Improve overall quality of life

Stay active to improve your pain levels
Pace your activities to reduce your risk of flare up
Practice daily relaxation techniques
Learn how to communicate with family, friends, and care providers
Improve your sleep so you can cope better with your pain

https://tapmipain.ca/patient/managing-my-pain/pain-u-online/#/

Exercise videos for back pain:
https://ww.isaec.org/exercise-videos

Book on back pain: Dr. Stuart McGill “Back Mechanic: The step-by-step McGill Method to fix back pain”
https://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/

OHIP-funded physiotherapy – information and locations https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-physiotherapy

https://www.arthritis.ca

Simple exercises to manage knee pain from prolonged sitting: “Treat your own Knee” by Robin McKenzie

Information and resources on back pain https://backcarecanada.ca/

Information on safe opioid prescribing https://nationalpaincentre.mcmaster.ca

Living with chronic pain workshops https://www.livinghealthychamplain.ca

Palliative Care:

https://kIDSgrief.ca – Talking with kids and teens about serious illness, dying and death

https://MyGrief.ca helps you to understand and work through your grief

https://Makingmywishesknown.ca Help with advance care planning

https://www.speakupontario.ca For Ontario specific information and tools to help you have important conversations about future health care decisions

https://www.advancecareplanning.ca Includes a workbook for people to go through and help brainstorm their wishes for end of life.

Parenting:

Resources on empathy, connection and emotional regulation: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com:

Tips for soothing newborns: “Happiest baby on the block” by Harvey Karp

Tips for parenting toddlers: “How to talk so kids will listen, and listen so kids will talk” by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

Tips for parenting and dealing with bullying: “Kids are worth it: Give your child the gift of inner discipline” by Barbara Coloroso

Tips for managing technology among kids: “The Tech Solution” by Dr. Shimi Kang

www.parentresource.ca

Directory of Resources for Parents www.incredibledirectory.ca

Ontario Early Years Centres ottawa.cioc.ca

Pediatrics:

https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca

https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/HealthBitsAZ

What You Need to Know About Fever https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/treat-fever

Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario: Child and Youth Mental Health https://www.pleo.on.ca

Pregnancy and prenatal care:

https://www.themothersprogram.ca

Motherisk – Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Info https://www.motherisk.org. 1-877-439-2744 (Motherisk Helpline)

Seniors:

Web-based series of free educational videos and other resources for caregivers, families, and patients coping with dementia igericare.healthhq.ca

Home and community care https://healthcareathome.ca/champlain/en/Getting-Care

Regional geriatric programs https://www.rgpeo.com

Sexual health:

Sexual health, contraception, sexually transmitted infections https://www.sexualityandu.ca

HPV facts https://hpvinfo.ca

Come as you are Co-operative – online information and shop with anti-capitalist and feminist approach to sexual pleasure, health, and education https://ww.comeasyouare.com/blogs/sex-information/learn-about-lube

Platform offering women a holistic approach to sexual health and wellness https://meetrosy.com

Smoking cessation:

https://www.myquit.ca

https://www.smokershelpline.ca

Tinnitus:

Sound options: affordable tinnitus treatments that have been clinically tested to help people manage their tinnitus https://soundoptions.ca

Tinnitracks: web application which allows you to filter your music in order to use it for a new tinnitus therapy.
https://www.tinnitracks.com/en

Chronic tinnitus: What helps – and what doesn’t?
https://www.informedhealth.org/chronic-tinnitus-what-helps-and-what-doesnt.html

Travel health:

Travel Health Info.

https://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Centres for Disease Control and Prevention – search by destination for health info for travellers https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Women’s health:

Evidence-based resources for patients with pelvic pain: https://pelvichealthsolutions.ca

https://www.womenshealthmatters.ca

https://www.menopauseandu.ca

Cervical cancer screening https://www.paptestinfo.ca

Youth mental health:

1call1click.ca A simple way for children, youth and families to access the right mental health and addiction care, at the right time.

Mightier- Online anxiety program for children, teaching calming skills through play, developed by Harvard & Boston Children’s Hospital https://www.mightier.com

Children’s mental health centre up to age 12 https://www.crossroadschildren.ca

Youth service bureau age 12-18 https://www.ysb.ca

Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario PLEO- Offers parent support, parent navigators they can be reached at 613-321-3211 https://www.pleo.on.ca

Anxiety resources for youth – https://youth.anxietycanada.com

Healthy Mind App– Royal Ottawa Hospital problem solving tool to deal with emotions https://www.theroyal.ca/mental-health-centre/apps/healthymindsapp

Can download the writable version of the workbook “Dealing with Depression – Antidepressant Skills for Teens” at the link below:

https://psychhealthandsafety.org/dwd/

List of Ottawa Area Family Practice Physicians

DR HEZZY OLATERU

DR. SELENA STELLMAN

DR. DOMINIQUE FLYNN

DR. GEORGINA WASSEF

DR. ROSINE MANTOT SOH

DR. NARENDRA CHANDRATRE

Discounts for persons with disabilities in Canada:

Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511

Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre 613-562-2333

Addiction:

Breaking Free from Substance Use: Evidence-based wellbeing and recovery support program www.breakingfreeonline.ca For more information: https://youtu.be/qNZFiM05tHk

Looking for support for your mental health or substance use/addiction? Navigating the complex and sometimes confusing healthcare system can be challenging. We can help!

ADHD:

Breastfeeding: