Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre

12/22/2025

The holidays can be hard, and no one has to face them alone.
If your child needs someone to talk to over the holidays, One Stop Talk (OST) is here to listen.
Crossroads is proud to partner with OST and Crossroads therapists are part of the team offering free, virtual sessions to children, youth, and families across Ontario.
Reaching out can make a difference.
A reminder that our offices will be closed December 25/26, and January 1st.

12/17/2025

🎅 Want to make a real difference for Ottawa families this holiday season? 🤶

Join us on Saturday, December 20, 2025, for two incredible opportunities to give back!

✨ Running On Empties: Help us collect empty bottles and cans from generous donors to raise funds for families in need.

❄️ Delivering Assistance: Volunteer to deliver essential support directly to families, ensuring they can enjoy a festive Christmas meal.

Your time and effort will make a HUGE impact in creating a brighter holiday for everyone.

Contact referrals@caringandsharing.ca TODAY to learn how you can help!

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

The Holidays Aren’t Always Easy - And That’s Okay.

For families with young children, this season can bring both excitement and overwhelm. A few gentle tips:
Keep routines simple. Young children thrive on predictability.
Talk about feelings. It’s okay for little ones (and grown-ups!) to feel big emotions.
Take breaks. Quiet time or a short walk can help everyone recharge.
Focus on small moments of connection.

From all of us at Crossroads, we’re wishing you peace, kindness, and comfort this holiday season.

12/09/2025

🎄 Calling All Volunteers! We need your help for Running on Empties in support of the Christmas Exchange Program! 🎄

Help us collect empty bottles and cans from generous donors to raise funds for families in need this holiday season. Your time and effort will make a HUGE difference in ensuring everyone can have a brighter Christmas. 🌟

🔗 Sign up to volunteer today! Contact: referrals@caringandsharing.ca to learn how you can get involved!

12/09/2025

Thank You, Caring and Sharing Exchange!

We’re so grateful for the amazing work you do to support families and strengthen our community. Crossroads is proud to partner with an organization that leads with compassion and care.

Together, we’re creating brighter futures.

12/09/2025

This is a wonderful resource that One Stop Talk has put together!

12/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the incredible impact of volunteers, here at Crossroads and around the world.

Volunteers are the backbone of strong, healthy communities. Their work inspires connection, compassion, and hope and we are so grateful for every single one of them.

To all volunteers everywhere: thank you for making a difference.

12/05/2025

اليوم الدولي للمتطوعين
اليوم، نحتفل بالتأثير الرائع للمتطوعين، هنا في كروس رودز وحول العالم.
المتطوعون هم العمود الفقري للمجتمعات القوية والصحية. عملهم يلهم التواصل والرحمة والأمل ونحن ممتنون للغاية لكل واحد منهم.
إلى جميع المتطوعين في كل مكان: شكرًا لكم على إحداث الفرق.

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12/05/2025

Registration for our 2025 Christmas Exchange Program is now closed - and this year, over 11,000 families are counting on generous community members like YOU to make their Christmas a season filled with hope and dignity.

Without your support, many families on our list will go without this Christmas. 💔

✨ You Can Make A Difference

☃️ Sponsor A Hamper For A Family In Need At https://bit.ly/49CZp1K

👉 Donate Today: https://tinyurl.com/2tbjzza8

12/02/2025

Four ways to support Interval House of Ottawa this Giving Tuesday 💜🏠

1) Monthly donors provide a steady and reliable source of income for our shelter, allowing us to plan and sustain our programs effectively 🤝: https://www.intervalhouseottawa.org/donate?form=donate

2) Through a one-time donation, big or small, you can help us make an immediate impact in the lives of the survivors we serve 💟: https://www.intervalhouseottawa.org/donate

3) To arrange an in-kind donation (from gift cards to toiletries to baby supplies and more), you can consult our Current Needs list 🛒: https://www.intervalhouseottawa.org/get-involved/in-kind-donation

4) For $50 (including shipping and tax), you can directly support IHO and become the proud owner of a beautiful, handmade Wrapped in Courage scarf 🧣: https://interval-house-of-ottawa.square.site/

Your gift provides more than shelter — it offers warm meals, counselling, holiday comfort, and the reassurance that a family is finally safe. Please consider making a Giving Tuesday donation to bring safety and hope to someone who urgently needs it.💜

12/02/2025

You don’t have to be around people all the time. Taking time to recharge helps you feel better and show up stronger later. You’re allowed to take space when you need it.

🌿 Looking to learn more about healthy ways to recharge? Visit www.onestoptalk.ca or call 1-855-416-8255 to talk about self-care strategies with a registered therapist today.