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The state of mental health in Canada? It’s alarming, a new CMHA report finds
Nov 20th, 2024Our mental health system is failing people. CMHA’s new report has the data to back that up, and people using Canada’s healthcare system feel it too Through a first-of-its-kind report,…
CMHA Ottawa honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov 20th, 2024At CMHA Ottawa, we recognize that the violence faced by two-spirit, trans, and non-binary individuals is not a thing of the past—it is an urgent and ongoing crisis. On Transgender…
Beyond remembrance: supporting veterans’ mental health on every front
Nov 9th, 2024Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians pause for Remembrance Day to honour the bravery, dedication and sacrifices made by veterans. But as we reflect on the courage displayed on the…
Bringing the peer perspective to the Board of Directors
Nov 5th, 2024CMHA Ottawa’s new Vice Chair of the Board advocates for life-saving services—based on her own lived experience A familiar face Lynne Vail was unwell and under extreme stress. She had…
Vice Chair of CMHA Ottawa Board of Directors attends Senate roundtable on mental health
Oct 23rd, 2024Above, from left: Lynne Vail, Vice Chair, CMHA Ottawa; Senator Sharon Burey; Margaret Eaton, CEO, CMHA National; Sarah Kennell, Director, Public Policy, CMHA National. Long-standing peer advocate Lynne Vail shares…
Spooky Halloween Pizza Party for CMHA Ottawa Clients featured Enchanted Booth photo station
Oct 11th, 2024Happy Halloween from CMHA Ottawa! At our recent Spooky Halloween Pizza Party, our friends at Enchanted Booth were there to make it extra special and help us capture some memories….
CMHA Ottawa recognizes World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day
Oct 10th, 2024Not only does October 10th mark World Mental Health Day, it is also World Homeless Day. According to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration Of Human Rights, the right to housing…
CMHA Ottawa welcomes two new members to its volunteer Board of Directors
Oct 9th, 2024Kate Carkner and Tina Fisher each bring marketing and communications expertise to branch governance table [Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 – OTTAWA] – The Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health…
CMHA Ottawa observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30th, 2024On September 30th, CMHA Ottawa stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the strength and resilience of residentialschool survivors,…