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Let’s illuminate the OTTAWA sign: Mental Health Week group photo
Apr 9th, 2026The Canadian Mental Health Association’s 75th annual Mental Health Week is happening Canada-wide from Monday, May 4, through Sunday, May 10, 2026. This year’s theme is Come Together, Canada. Across…
Let’s come together for Mental Health Week
Apr 8th, 2026#ComeTogetherCanada #MentalHealthWeek Across Canada, many people are feeling disconnected. They’re feeling disconnected from their communities, their support networks, and sometimes, from each other. In fact, millions of Canadians say they…
CMHA Ottawa recognizes International Day of Transgender Visibility
Mar 30th, 2026Why trans visibility matters International Transgender Day of Visibility is often described as a day of celebration. And it is. It’s a chance to recognize the presence, contributions and everyday…
CMHA Ontario’s statement on Ontario’s closure of consumption and treatment services
Mar 16th, 2026NEWS RELEASE VIA CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, ONTARIO DIVISION (Toronto, March 16, 2026) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is deeply concerned that provincial government funding for consumption…
A love letter in progress: Akia on safety, shrinking, and building that which does not yet exist
Mar 4th, 2026For Black Mental Health Week in Ottawa, Black queer peer leader Akia reflects on identity, safety, and reimagining mental health care from lived experience When Akia talks about mental health…
Recognizing the patterns: What our data are teaching us about Black Canadians’ mental health
Mar 4th, 2026Special feature for Black Mental Health Week in Ottawa At CMHA Ottawa, we collect data to help us better understand the people we serve. Just as importantly, we seek to…
Ottawa 67’s to host mental health awareness game in partnership with CMHA Ottawa
Feb 4th, 2026Get your tickets to the Talk Today Game Night, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arena at TD Place The Ottawa 67’s have partnered with the Canadian…
Black History Month: Honouring Black brilliance in mental health and addictions
Jan 30th, 2026Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the enduring impact of Black Canadians whose leadership has shaped this country’s past and continues to influence its future. This year’s national…
The truth behind Blue Monday and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Jan 19th, 2026The third Monday in January is often referred to as “Blue Monday,” sometimes described as the saddest day of the year. While there’s no scientific evidence that one specific day…