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The Ottawa Hospital Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clinic provides outpatient consultation and care to MS patients and patients with related disorders such as neuromyelitis. Patients are seen as new referrals and for follow-up care. New referrals are prioritized based on their medical needs and urgency. Patients and referring physicians need to ensure that we have all documentation (e.g. past evaluations, MRI, spinal fluid results) prior to their first visit.
The clinic is staffed by neurologists, advanced practice nurse, registered nurses, registered practical nurses and clerical personnel. Our physicians are all specialty trained in dealing with MS and other central nervous system demyelinating conditions. The nursing staff provides teaching and monitoring for MS treatments, assists with procedures and provides emotional support to patients and families. Patients are also provided with referrals and contacts for multidisciplinary care.
Making an Appointment
Physician Referral Needed
External referrals to be faxed to 613-739-6631
Contact Us
Clinical Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Location: General Campus: 4th Floor, room 4100
General inquiries: 613-737-8532 ext. 0
Symptom Management Line: 613 737-8532 ext. 2
Links to Resources
MS Clinic Mental Health/Cognitive/Psychosocial Resource List
| Telephone Distress Line | ||||
| Service Name | Language | Description | Cost | Contact Information |
| Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region | English French | Distress Line: provides emotional support and encouragement, crisis management and intervention, suicide risk assessment and prevention, community resource/referral information Crisis Line: Individuals, families or concerned friends may call the crisis line. Services for people experiencing situational crisis, psychosis or suicidal behaviour, severe depression or anxiety or suicidal behaviour | Free | www.dcottawa.on.ca Distress Line: 613-238-3311 Text: 343-306-5550 Crisis Line: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991 |
| Ottawa Mental Health Crisis Line | English French | Screening, assessment, referrals, support in a crisis, and suicide intervention. | Free | http://www.crisisline.ca/english Within Ottawa – 613-722-6914 Outside Ottawa – 1-866-996-0991 |
| Psychotherapy and Counselling | ||||
| Service Name | Language | Description | Cost | Contact Information |
| Access Mental Health and Addictions | A service to connect you with trained mental health professionals to assist with mental health and addictions concerns. They will connect you to services from a network of partner organizations. | https://www.accessmha.ca/ | ||
| Anxiety Disorders Association of Ontario | English | Anxiety management program for adults. | $545 for 14 weeks | http://www.anxietydisordersontario.ca/programs-services/14-week-anxiety-management-program/ |
| Centre for Psychological Services and Research | English French | Individual, couples, and family therapy provided by graduate students under supervision by a licensed psychologist. | Sliding scale based on income | https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/centre-psychological-services-research Tel.: 613-562-5289 (reception) Fax: 613-562-5169 cpsr@uOttawa.ca |
| Clinique de Services Psychologiques de l’UQO | Individual and couple psychotherapy services for all ages. Neuropsychological assessments available. | Individual therapy: $65/hr Family/couples therapy: $75/hr Neuropsychological assessment: $800 Sliding scale pricing for those who qualify | https://uqo.ca/cspuqo Tel: 819-773-1679 Fax: 819-595-2338 Email: cspuqo@uqo.ca | |
| Counselling and Family Services Ottawa | English French | Individual, couple, or group counselling. Also provide workshops and presentations. | Sliding scale based on income and number of dependents | 613-233-8478 /TTY 613-233-1866 info@cfsottawa.ca https://cfsottawa.ca/programs-and-services/#counselling-ind |
| Counselling Connect | English French Arabic Mandarin | One to three free counselling sessions via phone or video. Support groups also available. | Free | In Ontario call 211 https://www.counsellingconnect.org/ |
| Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program at The Royal | Evidence-based, 12 session, cognitive behavioural therapy to teach practical skills and strategies to manage mental health issues | Referral form: www.AccessMHA.ca On AccessMHA.ca you will be able to book yourself into a screening appointment, at which time you will be contacted by a staff member to get you started The Royal – 1-877-527-8207 | ||
| Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) | English French Arabic Urdu Czech German | Short-term counselling for the immigrant and refugee population in Ottawa. Pre- and post-migration mental health concerns. 6 to 8 sessions provided as well as connections to other service providers to help address settlement needs. | Free | https://ociso.org |
| Saint Paul’s University | English French | Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Services offered in person, online, or over the phone. | Individual session: $80 Couples of family session: $80 Sliding scale pricing for those who qualify | https://ustpaul.ca/en/counselling-and-psychotherapy-centre-home_360_120.htm Tel: 613-782-3022 Fax: 613-782-3045 Email: counselling@ustpaul.ca |
| Sandy Hill Community Health Centre | English French | Counselling and psychotherapy support services for individuals and families seeking help for substance use, behavioural health challenges and mental health concerns | https://www.sandyhillchc.on.ca Tel: 613-789-1500 | |
| The Counselling Group | English French | Individual, couple, family, and group counselling and support services. | Sliding scale based on income | https://thecounsellinggroup.com |
| The Walk-In Counselling Clinic | English French Arabic Spanish Somali Cantonese Mandarin | First-come, first-serve counselling services offered during clinic hours throughout the week. Services for individuals, couples, and families with no restriction on age and no need for an appointment. | Free to residents within the greater Champlain region | https://walkincounselling.com |
| Peer Support | ||||
| Breaking Free | English French | 24-hour recovery support program accessed on-line. Self-managed. | Free | https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca |
| Mood Disorders Ottawa | English | Peer-run volunteer organization supporting individuals living with a mood disorder or who are experiencing mental health challenges. | Free | https://www.mooddisordersottawa.ca Tel: 613-526-5406 Email: info@mooddisordersottawa.ca |
| Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa | English | In-person and on-line peer support groups for people with mental health and/or addiction challenges. | Free | Tel: 613.567.4379 Toll-free: 1-877-550-4379 Fax: 613.567.4495 Email: info@pso-ottawa.ca |
| Self-management Support | ||||
| Living Healthy Champlain | English | Self-management supports, programs, and resources for people with chronic conditions/ | Free | https://www.livinghealthychamplain.ca/en/supportforpeoplewithhealthconditions#accordion-1004-1 Tel: 1-877-240-3941 |
| On-line or Telephone Support | ||||
| AbilitiCBT | English French | On-line, therapist-assisted program | https://myicbt.com/en-CA | |
| Anxiety Canada: MindShift CBT App | Cognitive behavioural therapy tools to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety. The Community Forum offers peer-to-peer support. | Free | Download from the AppStore (Apple) or Google Play (Android) https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/ | |
| BounceBack Program | English French | Online videos and telephone coaching with workbooks for depression, anxiety, stress, or worry. | Free | https://bouncebackontario.ca/ |
| Centre for Clinical Interventions | English | Online worksheets for a variety of mental health concerns and challenges | Free | https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself |
| Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres of Ottawa | English French | Short-term counselling services | Free | http://coalitionottawa.ca/en/programs-and-services.aspx |
| eMentalHealth.ca | English | Online resource directory of mental health services. Info sheets and screening tools available. | Free | https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Toronto/Home/index.php?m=home |
| Fem’aide | French | Telephone helpline for Francophone women dealing with gender-based violence. Provides support, information and referral to appropriate services. | Free | 1-877-336-2433 https://femaide.ca/ |
| MySleepwell.ca | English | On-line resource for sleep difficulties based on cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia principles. | Free | https://mysleepwell.ca/ |
| Talk4Healing for Indigenous Women | English Other | 24/7 help, support and resources for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women | Free | 1-855-554-HEAL https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/ |
| Tel-Aide Outaouais | French | Telephone helpline | Free | Outaouais: 819-775-3223 Ottawa et les environs: 613-741-6433 Sans frais: 1-800-567-9699 |
| Togetherall | English | Clinically managed, online community to improve mental health. | Free | https://togetherall.com/en-ca/ |
| Addictions Support | ||||
| Breaking Free | English French | 24-hour recovery support program accessed on-line. Self-managed. | Free | www.breakingfreeonline.ca |
| Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA): All People, All Pathways | English French | Peer group meetings for individuals with addictions. Families, allies and professionals also welcome. | Free | https://capsa.ca/peer-support/ |
| Connex Ontario | English French | Service information for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol or mental health. System navigation specialists. | Free | 1-866-531-2600 https://www.connexontario.ca/en-ca/ |
| Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services | Assistance for individuals and families dealing with substance use, behavioural addictions, and mental health issues. | For fee information, please contact by phone or email. | 613-724-4881 https://www.rideauwood.org/ | |
| SMART Recovery | English | Self-management and recovery training program offering online and in-person support and resources for addition | Free | https://www.smartrecovery.org/ |
| Fee-for-Service | ||||
| Mind Beacon | English French | Hybrid model with therapist and on-line content | Social Workers, Psychotherapists : $130/hour session Psychologists: $195/hour session | https://www.mindbeacon.com/ |
| Men & Health – Psychotherapy | English | Psychotherapy services (individual and group) tailored towards men. | Individual psychotherapy session: $180 Additional services available: https://menandhealing.ca/our-fee-structure/ | https://menandhealing.ca/ |
| The Ottawa Anxiety and Trauma Clinic | English French | Mental health services for anxiety and psychological trauma | For fee information, please contact by phone or email. | https://www.traumaclinic.ca/ Tel: 613-737-1194 Email: info@traumaclinic.ca |
| The Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | English | Individual and group therapy. Assessment and treatment services for diagnostic clarification, adult ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and depression | Variable costs based on service provided: https://www.ottawacbt.ca/current-fees | https://www.ottawacbt.ca/ Tel: 613-820-9931 |
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Last updated on: November 2nd, 2023