Guardians of the Children is a nonprofit organization comprised of motorcycle enthusiasts that use motorcycles as tools to help children who have overcome child abuse, ages 0-18, become strong, confident, and courageous again. Once a child has made an outcry of abuse and the criteria for our support is met, that child is “adopted” into our family as a Little Guardian.
Members of G.O.C will escort the child to court, attend school and social events at the child’s request, provide protection and support, and sponsor “Little Guardian” private events.
The goal of these events is to provide a safe space where the Little Guardians can have fun, socialize with others that have experienced similar trauma, and forget for a moment about the fear, doubt, and insecurity that was forced upon them at such a young age. Every child has all the power and strength within themselves, just like a motorcycle on the open road, and the biker behind it, we just encourage them to unleash it as we fight their demons together.
We raise money in order to be able to provide these events, and in order to be able provide additional funding for counselling service beyond government funded 5 sessions and/or parental benefit coverage.
To find your local Guardians of the Children please visit our national site.
If this an EMERGENCY situation
☎️ Emergency Services
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911 — For life-threatening emergencies or crimes in progress Available 24/7 for Police, Fire, and Medical
🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Support
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Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada-wide)
📞 Call or Text: 9-8-8 (toll-free, 24/7)
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Kids Help Phone
📞 Call: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7)
📱 Text: CONNECT to 686868
👮 Ottawa Police Service
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📞 General Inquiries & Non-Emergencies: 613-236-1222
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📍 Headquarters: 474 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2E6
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📍 Other Stations:
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Civic Station: 1053 Carling Ave
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General Station: 501 Smyth Rd
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Riverside Station: 1967 Riverside Dr
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🏥 CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario)
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📞 Main Line: 613-737-7600
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📍 Main Campus: 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1
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📍 Mental Health Outpatient: 1661 Montreal Rd, Unit 9
🏥 Ottawa Hospital Campuses
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📍 General Campus: 501 Smyth Rd — 📞 613-722-7000
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📍 Civic Campus: 1053 Carling Ave — 📞 613-722-7000
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📍 Riverside Campus: 1967 Riverside Dr — 📞 613-722-7000
🛡️ Child Protection & Welfare Services
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa 1602 Telesat Court, Gloucester, ON K1B 1B1
Legally mandated to protect children from abuse and neglect; foster care, adoption, family support
CHEO – Child & Youth Protection Service 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L1
Medical and psychological support for abused children; works with police and child welfare agencies
Youth Services Bureau 613-260-2360 (24/7 Crisis Line)
Emergency shelter, counselling, and crisis intervention for youth
Vanier Community Service Centre 290 Dupuis St, Vanier, ON K1L 1A2
Family violence support, counselling, and community outreach
🧠 Counselling & Trauma Support
CFS Ottawa310 Olmstead St, Ottawa, ON K1L 7K3
Counselling for children, youth, and families; trauma recovery; court witness prep
Interval House of Ottawa Confidential location
Emergency shelter and counselling for families fleeing abuse; pet-friendly housing available
Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre 613-562-2333 (24/7 Crisis Line)
Support for youth 16+ affected by sexual abuse
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa 613-234-2266 (24/7 Confidential Support)
Services for youth 12+ experiencing abuse or assault
🧡 Advocacy & Community Outreach
National Alliance for Children and Youth150 Isabella St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1V7
Advocacy and policy work for child welfare
OCISO – Immigrant Services 959 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X5
Support for immigrant and refugee families, including trauma counselling
Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women250 City Centre Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7
Advocacy, education, and movement building to end violence