Please note that this is a general guideline and information is released daily by Ottawa Public Health.
For complete, up to date information, please visit https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/novel-coronavirus.aspx#statements
ASSESSMENT CENTRES CRITERIA AND BOOKING
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine if you need to seek further care. If you are having difficulty breathing or experiencing other severe symptoms, call 911 immediately and advise them of your symptoms and travel history.
COVID-19 Assessment Centres, including new mobile locations, have been established by Ottawa Public Health. If you meet the stated screening tool criteria, you are asked to book online for an appointment at one of the Assessment Centres at https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/shared-content/assessment-centres.aspx directly rather than an Emergency Room (unless you are experiencing significant trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, or have a significant worsening of any chronic disease symptoms/or need Emergency services).
The COVID-19 Assessment Centres are out-of-hospital clinics where people will be assessed by a health-care provider and tested for COVID-19, if required. They are operated by our local hospitals, in partnership with Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and the City of Ottawa.
COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCY RESOURCES
Four Things to Do Daily for Your Mental Health
Ideas for How to Cope During Covid
Coping with Mental Health During Covid
Royal Ottawa Temporary Urgent Care Clinic for Mental Health
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook from The Wellness Society – free to use
Telephone and Virtual Mental Health Counselling in Ottawa and Area
Virtual mental health professional support psychologists and counsellors
Parent and Caregiver Tips for Survival during COVID
All Front line Essential Workers – self referrals for short term crisis therapy
Topics range from acne to should I live with family or in a retirement home during COVID 19.
The link above is for Patient Decision Aids which are tools that help people become involved in decision making by making explicit the decision that needs to be made, providing information about the options and outcomes, and by clarifying personal values. They are designed to complement, rather than replace, counseling from a health practitioner.