It's National Volunteer Week and we have a lot of people to thank.
From YSB volunteers showing up to work alongside staff and young people, supporting behind the scenes, sharing their expertise, sitting on boards, and championing this work out in the community.
Thank you for being part of this. 🫶
An Ottawa Tool Library volunteer repairing an item for an attendee
Get your broken items fixed for free!
Join Ottawa Tool Library’s fixers and menders at the Repair Café on Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre.
Find all the details and the 2026 Repair Café schedule: https://bit.ly/4bWwmHh
Tax season is upon us. Here's how the Ottawa community is stepping up ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
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Reminder: For updates and impacts to #OttCity's services due to the Significant Weather Event, visit: https://bit.ly/4b3L1Qy
Check back often for updates that will be published as they become available and follow us on our social media channels.
City of Ottawa: "We have been monitoring conditions throughout the morning and based on the current weather and forecasts, we have assessed that facilities can reopen at noon. Recreation and culture drop‑ins, memberships, facility rentals and programs will resume at that time."
🌸 Happy International Women's Day! 🌸
This IWD, the young leaders of @purple_sisters have created something special: a powerful slideshow celebrating the women who are shaping Ottawa. 👏
Check it out, be inspired, and follow: 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/purple_sisters/
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone celebrating! ✨🌙
As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, may this holy time bring peace, joy, and blessings to you and your loved ones. 💫
#Ramadan2026 #BlessedMonth #YSBOtt
Witnessing, experiencing, or learning about tragic events can affect your mental health. The impact of stressful events can be immediate or delayed. People may feel a range of emotions and reactions which can affect their mental health. 1/2
Let’s raise awareness and spread the word – because help starts with 211. #211DayCanada #HelpStartsHere
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca to learn more and get connected.
(2/2) Une aide immédiate est disponible pour ceux qui souhaitent parler. La ligne d'écoute du Bureau des services à la jeunesse est le 613 260-2360. Vous pouvez aussi consulter le site web ysb.ca pour discuter en ligne. La ligne du Centre de détresse est le 613 238-3311. N'hésitez pas à appeler.
(2/2) The Youth Services Bureau's crisis line is at 613.260.2360 or visit ysb.ca to chat online. The Distress Centre line is 613.238.3311. Don't hesitate to call.
Deachman: New program helps homeless by keeping them out of shelters ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
If we don’t help LGBTQ+ organizations now, services will disappear | Opinion ottawacitizen.com/opinion/help...
The Cold Warning remains in effect.
Reminder: Frostbite mostly affects areas of your body where circulation is poor. Dressing in layers can help keep you safe.
Find more info at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ColdWeather
It's always great to connect in community, and we really appreciate any opportunity to talk about YSB services.
Do you have any questions about YSB's services?
Thanks to all the youth who stopped by the YSB table at this week's Youth Pre-Employment Resource & Wellness Fair at Foster Farm! Thank you to @en.ottawa.ca for organizing!
We are reminding families of the importance of keeping routine childhood vaccinations up to date and ensuring immunization records are accurately reported. These measures help keep Ottawa schools safe and protect students from vaccine‑preventable diseases.
Looking for ways to keep the family active this winter? The National Capital Commission has great ideas for family-friendly activities like hiking, snowshoeing, skating, and skiing.
Check out their suggestions here: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/blog/top-ideas-winter-ac...
YSB is walking again in the Coldest Night of the Year on Feb 28, and we want YOU on our team.
👟 Walk 2km or 5km with us
💙 Help raise funds for youth experiencing homelessness in Ottawa
Join us and show up for youth.
🔗 Walk, fundraise, or donate here: en.cnoy.org/location/ott...
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has placed Ottawa under a Cold Warning: weather.gc.ca/en/location/...
What a night at the Fairmont Château Laurier. A packed room filled with incredibly generous people who believe in our young people and raised over $375K. I am overwhelmed with gratitude to everyone who came out to support the Gold Hearts Gala, the Mayor’s Charity Ball.
A huge thank you to Jamie Fine for being such a fantastic MC at the Fairmont Château Laurier’s Gold Hearts Gala Mayor’s Charity Ball. Jamie, you were outstanding. You brought heart, energy, and genuine compassion to the room. I am deeply grateful for your support.
Ending Homelessness Is Possible: Lessons in Emergency Shelter Transformation Wednesday, January 28 - 7 pm ET In-person in Ottawa, Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre Watch online or join a watch party! Sandra Clarkson, Calgary Drop-In Centre Michael Lethby, Niagara Resource Service for Youth Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Catherine Cullen (Moderator), CBC Radio
Thrilled to announce that Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing and Infrastructure, will be joining us for this event!
Register here for info on how to watch in-person in Ottawa, or via livestream or watch party: alliance-to-end-homelessness-ottawa.s1.yapla.com/en/event-78066
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A winter weather parking ban will be in effect tonight, January 15, between 7 pm until 7 am tomorrow morning.
During a winter weather parking ban, parking is prohibited on city streets so #OttCity crews
can plow easily and effectively.
Info: https://bit.ly/45NpZlZ
le 15 jan 2026 – En raison du mauvais temps, la clinique de santé mentale sans rendez-vous pour les jeunes du BSJ fermera aujourd’hui à 16h.
Veuillez contacter la ligne de crise ou le service de clavardage pour parler à un conseiller en santé mentale en tout temps : 613-260-2360 ou chat.ysb.ca
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – Due to inclement weather, YSB's youth mental health walk-in clinic is closing today at 4 p.m.
Please contact YSB’s crisis line or crisis chat if you would like to speak to a mental health counsellor anytime: 613-260-2360 or chat.ysb.ca
Canadian clash at Canadian Tire Centre ⚔️
🆚 Vancouver Canucks
📍 Canadian Tire Centre
🕖 7 p.m.
📺 TSN5 / RDS2
📻 TSN 1200 / 104,7 FM
🎟️ ottsens.com/3Zclfm8
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Please pass this along. If you, or anyone you know needs shelter overnight, please call 3-1-1 for assistance.
#OttCity facilities that are open can provide protection from the cold.
For locations, visit @ottawapublichealth.ca's interactive map of places to warm up in Ottawa: bit.ly/3YhKDo7
Please note that Employment Services, the Walk-In Clinic, and our Head Office will be closed on December 25 & 26, and January 1.
💛 We’re still here if you need us.
Our Housing & Shelter programs, Downtown Drop-In, and our 24/7 Crisis Line and Crisis Chat remain open and available anytime.
OPS partners with Youth Services Bureau, CHEO, and Kids Come First for youth Mobile Crisis Response team
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Le SPO, le BSJ, le CHEO, et Enfants avant tout s’allient pour former une Équipe mobile d'intervention d'urgence
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