The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa), is an independent, community-based non-profit organization that provides services for eligible individuals in the Ottawa area with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder, many of whom are experiencing chronic homelessness or are vulnerably housed. CMHA Ottawa is dedicated to promoting good mental health, developing and implementing sustainable support systems and services, and encouraging public action to strengthen community mental health services and related policies and legislation.
Contact Us
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch
311 McArthur Ave, Suite 201 (visitors) or Suite 301 (mailing address)
Ottawa, Ontario K1L 8M3
Phone: 613-737-7791
Fax: 613-737-7644
TDD: 613-737-9480
Email: general@cmhaottawa.ca
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer hours (Monday to Friday): 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (June 1 to Sept. 1)
Client feedback
The branch will provide or arrange for the provision of accessibility formats and communication supports upon request.
We would like to hear from you about your service. You comments help us to provide the highest level of care.
CMHA Ottawa client complaint form (PDF)
For media inquiries, members of the press may contact Patrick Jodoin, Manager of Communications and Stakeholder Relations by calling 613-737-7791 ext. 135 or emailing pjodoin@cmhaottawa.ca.
CMHA Ottawa Board Members 2022-2023
We are proud to have a distinguished and dedicated group of volunteers with a wide range of expertise and experience serving on our board.
Get to know the CMHA Ottawa Board of Directors
Officers
President: Nabanita Giri
Vice President: Peter Donnelly
Past President: John James
Treasurer: Vincent Trottier
Secretary: Admir Minarolli
Directors
Shannon Black
Matthew Gilmour
Jette Haswell
Marya Jaleel
Aoife Sheehan
Lynne Vail
Executive Director
Tim Simboli
View or download the CMHA Ottawa 2020/2021 annual report: CMHA Ottawa Annual Report 2020/2021
