November 20-26 marks National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and […] Continue readingCMHA Ottawa recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
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Emergency Departments aren’t the cure for our mental health crisis but there’s nowhere else to turn
Act for Mental Health calls for the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer now FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (November 14, 2022) – With rising […] Continue readingEmergency Departments aren’t the cure for our mental health crisis but there’s nowhere else to turn
Available now: CMHA Ottawa 2021-2022 Annual Report
Presenting the CMHA Ottawa Annual Report for 2021-2022. Our eye-catching recap of the 2021-2022 fiscal year includes: a message from the […] Continue readingAvailable now: CMHA Ottawa 2021-2022 Annual Report
Agriculture Wellness Ontario launches with three free farming mental health programs
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) are proud to announce the launch of Agriculture […] Continue readingAgriculture Wellness Ontario launches with three free farming mental health programs
CMHA Ottawa recognizes International Self-Care Day with self-care strategies and tips
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 recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
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
CMHA urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care
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
Resources and crisis lines
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
Pandemic highlights need for community mental health and addictions care: CMHA Ontario pre-budget submission
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
Most Canadians worry COVID will never go away
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
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Introducing Your Health Space
The past few years have been a challenging time for those working in health care settings. Health […] Continue readingIntroducing Your Health Space
Congratulations Andrew Baird, 2022 recipient of the Youturn–Youth Support Services Advocacy Award
CMHA Ottawa youth outreach worker is recognized for instrumental role in client success story The […] Continue readingCongratulations Andrew Baird, 2022 recipient of the Youturn–Youth Support Services Advocacy Award
Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
The first full week of October invites Canadians to share the realities of living with mental health […] Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
Study and toolkit of CMHA Ottawa Condominium Program wins 2022 Paula Goering Collaborative Research Translation Award
Project led by uOttawa's Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services (CRECS) and […] Continue readingStudy and toolkit of CMHA Ottawa Condominium Program wins 2022 Paula Goering Collaborative Research Translation Award
Download it now: Bright Ideas 2022 Proceedings Report + Video Recording
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
About Us—Contact CMHA Ottawa
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
Vision, Mission and 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 Values
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