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Support mental health on Bell Let’s Talk
Jan 29th, 2019

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch, is a proud supporter of Bell Let’s Talk. On January 30, 2019, we will join Canadians and others across the world on social media to text, talk and tweet about mental health for the 9th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day.

CMHA’s first century
Jan 17th, 2019

This historic video tells the story of CMHA’s first century – how we came to be and the role we’ve played as an enduring and trusted organization that continues to lead the way in mental health.

Save the date, submit abstracts for Mental Health Works’ 2019 workplace mental health conference, May 13-14
Jan 10th, 2019

Roadmaps to Resiliency, May 13-14, 2019 (conference and presentations will be conducted in English)

CMHA Ottawa recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
Nov 28th, 2018

Addiction does not discriminate, it affects all walks of life.

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, 2018

A 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, 2018

As 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, 2018

Living 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.

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