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CMHA Ottawa joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and Two-Spirit (2SLGBTQ+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative 2SLGBTQ+ communities, it’s important to note that 2SLGBTQ+ individuals continue to face specific […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride Month

With the provincial election two days away, the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Ottawa) is encouraging voters to cast their ballot for the party that will most support the mental health and addiction care needs of all Ontarians. CMHA commends all the parties for making mental health and addiction care a […]Continue readingSupporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians

Increasing inflation and home prices have been front and centre in the provincial election campaign. Missing in the debate is the significant economic and mental health impact of investments in “supportive housing.” Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ottawa urges party leaders to consider the benefits of supportive housing whenever they speak about home ownership, increasing […]Continue readingSupportive housing investment strengthens people and the economy

Promises by all parties fail to go far enough to address the opioid crisis that has claimed at least 10,440 lives since 2016. Imagine party leaders making tour stops in places like Kapuskasing, Parry Sound, Goderich or Renfrew only to find the entire population of these communities have been wiped out. This would be the […]Continue readingAll parties falling short on promises to solve the opioid crisis

More than one in five people say pandemic recovery is their top issue this election, which is why the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Ottawa), urges parties to think about increased access to mental health and addictions care the same way as lowering taxes, growing the economy and building schools. People […]Continue readingPandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians

Content warning: This message refers to colonial and gender-based violence. CMHA Ottawa recognizes today, May 5, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in Canada, also known as #RedDressDay. Today is a day to honour and remember the Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who […]Continue readingCMHA Ottawa recognizes Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S)

As the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ottawa focuses on empathy for Mental Health Week this week, the fact that many Ontarians are weary and struggling is at the forefront. Polling conducted throughout the pandemic indicates that nearly 80 per cent of Ontarians believe we will be in a serious mental health crisis when the […]Continue readingCMHA encourages candidates to keep mental health and addictions care in mind

This Mental Health Week is all about empathy (May 2-8, 2022) “I can relate.” It’s a familiar expression and one you’ve likely used countless times throughout the pandemic. When someone has been sick or stressed, felt lonely or lost their job. You say it without having to think: “I get it. I’ve been there. I can relate.” But did you know that, hiding in these very […]Continue readingGet Ready to #GetReal about how you feel