Welcome to the CMHA Ottawa page for clients.
The purpose of this part of our website is to provide our current clients with:
- stories of resiliency and inspiration,
- helpful resources,
- and opportunities to get involved!
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BONUS: Did you know? As a client of CMHA Ottawa, you have free access to the Recovery Library! The Recovery Library features resources, videos and articles on the lived experience of recovery and wellness. Ask your worker for the login credentials to unlock the wonderful world of content to give you the inspiration to recover after a diagnosis of mental illness.
Scroll down and choose the section that interests you
Click here to read some inspiring stories from clients of CMHA Ottawa!
Click here to find out about how to connect with people with lived experience who can help you in your recovery.
If you’re in crisis right now, you can call the Mental Health Crisis Line. They answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached the at 613-722-6914.
Click the image above for mental health resources and crisis lines, or you can check out the resources below by category:
1. Crisis Lines
2. Substance Use and Harm Reduction Resources
3. 2SLGBTQI+ Community Supports
4. African, Caribbean and Black
5. Children and Caregivers’ Supports
6. First Nations, Inuit and Métis Supports
9. Social Services and Financial Help
11. Women’s Services
Click here to download safety handouts for clients of CMHA Ottawa and their families.
For the latest on COVID-19, vaccines and more, visit Ottawa Public Health.