Sometimes, life sucks. Sometimes, we have unexpected ordeals thrown at us and it’s overwhelming. It’s not always easy to talk about it. It may be embarrassing or so overpowering the words won’t come out. Even though other people may have been in the same situation. And sometimes, people wrote about tough times. It can be of help, when you don’t know where to turn.
Librarians can help you find the information you are looking for… however, you may prefer to keep it private, in which case this list of Dewey Call Numbers where you may find books about the subject(s) that interest you may prove useful.
There is also a lots of resources who can help you.
Sexuality/Birth control/STIs/Health:
Sexuality and You: sexandu.ca
HPEC Public Health: hpepublichealth.ca
Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
Abuse/Sexual Assault:
Sexual Assault Centre : sacqd.ca
Crisis line 1-877-544-6424
Mental Health/Addiction/Counselling:
kidshelpphone.ca: 1-800-668-6868
Peer Support: psseo.ca/peer-support/ phone: 613-969-1772
Addictions Centre: addictionscentre.ca/ phone: 613-969-0077
COSP : cosp.ca/ phone: 613-966-7410
Housing:
youthab.ca: 613-969-0830
LGBTQ+ Support:
Youthline: youthline.ca/ phone: 1-800-268-9688
And here are a few books you could borrow from the library or read at the library if for any reason you don’t want to check them out.
Hope there is something useful for you in there.
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