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Inspiring story of CMHA Ottawa smartphones pilot project featured on CBC
Jun 30th, 2020

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when public health authorities asked everyone to shelter in place and practice physical distancing, our team at CMHA Ottawa knew we would…

New BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program
May 22nd, 2020

Mental health concerns are among the many challenges Ontarians are currently facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of public uncertainty, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to…

New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
May 13th, 2020

(OTTAWA, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Ottawa is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at…

Join CMHA’s #SignsofSupport campaign to spread positivity, encouragement amid COVID-19
Apr 8th, 2020

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches across Ontario are encouraging their local communities to share positive messages of support for one another through the #SignsofSupport social media campaign as a…

Statement from CMHA branches several weeks after COVID-19 began impacting service delivery
Mar 30th, 2020

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of nearly 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions…

A letter to all clients of CMHA Ottawa from our Executive Director [Re: COVID-19]
Mar 20th, 2020

Dear Clients of CMHA Ottawa,   I hope this message finds you well. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic—also known as the coronavirus—our agency has made some changes to how we deliver…

COVID-19 Update to Our Services
Mar 20th, 2020

In an abundance of caution amid public concern related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ottawa branch of the  Canadian Mental Health Association is closing its office effective immediately. The health…

COVID-19 Update: Services at CMHA Ottawa
Mar 16th, 2020

For the past several days, the pandemic response team at the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association has been following the up-to-the-minute recommendations of Public Health Ontario and…

Meet Kurtis: Taking ownership and finding success
Feb 19th, 2020

Prior to engaging CMHA Ottawa services, Kurtis was almost completely housebound. His mental and physical health were in severe decline due to several years of inactivity. Kurtis was isolated, except…

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