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National Housing Day recognizes the importance of safe and affordable housing
Nov 22nd, 2018(Ottawa, Nov. 22, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa has successfully helped another person find a place to call home, which is a key step in recovery from a mental illness or addiction issue.
Thank you!
Nov 15th, 2018A big thank you to TEKsystems for their contribution of more than $2,700 to CMHA programs.
Allowing police officers to provide naloxone without SIU reprisal a positive move says CMHA Ontario
Nov 13th, 2018(Toronto, Nov. 13, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division welcomes today’s news from the Ontario government regarding the administration of naloxone by police officers. The following…
Mental Health and Legal Cannabis in Canada
Oct 17th, 2018As of today, the recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada. Canada joins Uruguay, the first country to have legalized cannabis, and several U.S. states in taking a public health approach to manage cannabis production and use.
Celebrating peer support across the globe on October 18, 2018
Oct 16th, 2018Living with a mental illness can make you feel isolated. The stigma associated with mental illness doesn’t help, either. The typical route to recovery can involve counselling and medication. But, there’s a powerful recovery tool that is often left untapped. This tool is peer support.
Over half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’: CMHA Ottawa calls for new legislation to bring mental health into balance with physical health
Sep 17th, 2018Over half of Canadians (53%) consider anxiety and depression to be ‘epidemic’ in Canada, with that perception spiking amongst younger people, according to a new survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
Mysterious Barricades concert on Sat., Sept. 15 supports suicide awareness, prevention and hope
Sep 13th, 2018The third annual Mysterious Barricades concert for suicide awareness, prevention and hope.in Ottawa will be held on Sept. 15 at the University of Ottawa.
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
Sep 7th, 2018CMHA Ottawa joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair,
Back to school mental health tips
Sep 3rd, 2018As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season, CMHA Ottawa is reminding people to keep mental health in mind during the transition.
While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress and anxiety. CMHA suggests maintaining positive mental health during this seasonal shift with the following strategies: