CMHA Ottawa joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public […] Continue readingCMHA Ottawa recognizes International Self-Care Day with self-care strategies and tips
CMHA Ottawa joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness […] Continue readingCMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
The province is less than 40 days away from electing its next government and a new campaign from CMHA branches in Ontario is encouraging voters to put […] Continue readingCMHA urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care
If you are experiencing an emergency, please go to the emergency department of your nearest general hospital or call 911. If you're experiencing a […] Continue readingResources and crisis lines
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is calling out chronic underfunding and pandemic-related strain on the community-based […] Continue readingPandemic highlights need for community mental health and addictions care: CMHA Ontario pre-budget submission
New research shows chronic stress taking toll on individuals and organizations OTTAWA (ONTARIO) Mar. 1, 2022 – Far from feeling the pandemic is over, […] Continue readingMost Canadians worry COVID will never go away
On February 8, CMHA joins educators, industry professionals and the community worldwide in acknowledging Safer Internet Day, which aims to create both […] Continue readingResource on using social media to benefit your mental health
Successful CMHA Ottawa condo program can be replicated by housing providers thanks to case study by uOttawa researchers (Ottawa – Monday, Nov. 22, […] Continue readingNew toolkit outlines innovative way to provide housing for people who are homeless
CMHA Ottawa joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public […] Continue readingTake 15 minutes for your mental health
The latest provincial and national surveys have made it clear that the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. […] Continue readingBounce back from worry and stress with free life-skills program
On June 17, 2022, CMHA Ottawa hosted a virtual event titled Bright Ideas 2022: A round-up of the […] Continue readingDownload it now: Bright Ideas 2022 Proceedings Report + Video Recording
Innovative Housing First solution explained in new video spotlight by uOttawa researchers In 2019, […] Continue readingCRECS Research Spotlight: CMHA Ottawa Condo Program Toolkit (Video)
Tuesday, May 3, 2022: Angélique Ndorimana, a transitional case manager at CMHA Ottawa, generously […] Continue readingMental Health Week Parliamentary reception hears frontline perspective
CMHA and UBC release new data on empathy and challenged relationships Ottawa, ON, May 2, 2022 – […] Continue readingOnly 12% of Ontarians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago
Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation funded full-time nurse specializing in infection […] Continue reading$150,000 OTF grant helps mental health services agency respond to COVID-19 pandemic
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa), is an independent, community-based non-profit organization that provides services […] Continue readingAbout Us—Contact CMHA Ottawa
Our Vision We envision a community that values everyone’s human dignity and mental health. Our Mission • To offer evidence-informed services for […] Continue readingVision, Mission and Values
