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.

CMHA Ontario’s pre-budget submission highlights need for increased investments in mental health and addictions

The pre-budget submission from Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario urges the Ontario government to make mental health and addictions a priority during the development of the 2017 provincial budget….

CMHA Ottawa Training Workshops

CMHA Ottawa offers training programs for professionals, employers, educational institutions and the general public who work with or care for persons living with a mental illness. Workshops are offered on…

Annual Report 2015-16 now available

We’re pleased to share our 2015-16 annual report. The expansion in our hospital services, an increase in the housing support funds we flow to clients, and new employment based supports…

Think Outside the Box

New on-line resource for mental accessibility and accommodation New mental health resource encourages ‘out of the box’ thinking June 15, 2016 Many people know some way to accommodate an individual…