How helping pets helps people

CBC Ottawa recently covered our new veterinary outreach and smoking cessation pilot project. CMHA Ottawa, Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa Community Housing are helping marginalized members of our community taking part…

CMHA’s 30 local branches endorse Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council’s Supportive Housing Strategy

To close the gap in supportive housing, Ontario needs to create at least 30,000 units of supportive housing over the 10 years.
That’s the recommendation included in the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Council second annual report.

“The dreadful winter blues”

“Blue Monday” – the third Monday of January (January 16) – once touted as the most depressing day of the year, has proven to be a myth. But with the…

CMHA celebrates National Psychology Month

CMHA Ottawa joins health professionals across the country to celebrate Psychology Month in February. Led by the Canadian Psychological Association, Psychology Month is an annual national campaign to raise awareness…

Give the gift of mental health this holiday season

Although anxiety, depression, and loneliness may occur anytime during the year, the stress of the holidays can amplify these feelings. For those coping with mental health issues, the holidays can…

Support mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day

Canadians across the country will join together on social media to text, talk and tweet about mental health for the 7th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 25, 2017.

Ottawa 67’s and CMHA Ottawa team up to raise awareness about mental health during home game

The Ottawa 67’s and Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during an upcoming 67’s home game. The 67’s game…

Supportive housing, psychotherapy, youth services get funding boost

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario commends the provincial government for its $140-million investment in mental health, while also recognizing the need for increased funding and enhanced services.

The Ontario government has committed to investing $140 million over three years – and an additional $50 million over each of the following three years – in supportive housing, psychotherapy and services for youth.

CMHA Ottawa housing program making a difference

CTV National News aired a great story on our services and housing program on Monday night.