The Ministry of Health, in partnership with Ontario Health, is recommending increased use of virtual care to limit, where appropriate, person-to-person contact in community mental health and addictions care.
On-site services at Amethyst are currently postponed though we are offering our counselling services remotely. We continue to work with our system partners to accept new clients. And we will continue to adjust our services as circumstances evolve.
If you require immediate assistance, please follow the advice of Ottawa Public Health, and contact the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or the Detox Centre at 613-241-1525. Amethyst can be reached by calling 613-563-0363. Please check here for updates.
Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre
Helping women build healthier lives
The Facts
Did you know? Studies consistently indicate that women are less likely to seek treatment than men; approximately 67% of women with substance abuse problems also have concurrent mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, phobias, and panic disorders; a large number of women with substance abuse or problem gambling issues have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence.
Testimonials
“Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre is a warm and welcoming place. I really enjoyed my time with the centre because it didn’t feel clinical. I really liked how they are respectful of anyone that comes there for services and are really willing to meet the client where they are in their healing journey… ”
News Release: More mental health and addiction services offered in French in Ottawa
For immediate release Ottawa, March 22, 2022 — The French Language Health Services Network of Eastern Ontario (“the Réseau”) and Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre (Amethyst) are pleased to announce a major step forward for French language mental health and addiction...