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In times of crisis, we need to double-check what we see online – but we need to share good information too
Guest blog post by Matthew Johnson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for digital and media literacy. In today's networked world, […] Continue readingIn times of crisis, we need to double-check what we see online – but we need to share good information too
New BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program
Mental health concerns are among the many challenges Ontarians are currently facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of public uncertainty, […] Continue readingNew BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program
New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
(OTTAWA, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Ottawa is encouraging anyone who is struggling with […] Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
Reflections on Mental Health Week 2020: A letter from the Executive Director of CMHA Ottawa
Since 1951, the Canadian Mental Health Association has hosted Mental Health Week every year during the first full week of the month of May. Now […] Continue readingReflections on Mental Health Week 2020: A letter from the Executive Director of CMHA Ottawa
A home and a smartphone
Quarantine without a smartphone, can you imagine it? From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related physical-distancing and […] Continue readingA home and a smartphone
Finding your purpose again — Mental Health Week 2020
As part of Mental Health Week 2020—which runs from May 4 to 10—we at CMHA Ottawa teamed up with our peer Kurtis to talk about how to stay the course […] Continue readingFinding your purpose again — Mental Health Week 2020
Canadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
Visit mentalhealthweek.ca for info and tools! For Mental Health Week, the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social […] Continue readingCanadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
Help support mental health in Nova Scotia
A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of […] Continue readingHelp support mental health in Nova Scotia
Mental health resources and crisis lines
If you are experiencing an emergency, please go to the emergency department of your nearest general hospital or call 911. Check out the many resources […] Continue readingMental health resources and crisis lines
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Inspiring story of CMHA Ottawa smartphones pilot project featured on CBC
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when public health authorities asked everyone to shelter […] Continue readingInspiring story of CMHA Ottawa smartphones pilot project featured on CBC
About Us—Contact CMHA
Welcome to the Ottawa Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch, is a […] Continue readingAbout Us—Contact CMHA
Vision, Mission and Core Values
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 Core Values
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