Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa)
@cmhaottawa.bsky.social
We provide community-based programs and services for individuals in the Ottawa area who live with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder, many of whom are experiencing chronic homelessness.
Our motto: Mental health for all.
Our motto: Mental health for all.
Our new Strategic Plan is here! Many Voices: Innovation in Community Mental Health Care.
Built with input from clients, peers, staff, partners and our Board of Directors, it reflects who we are and where we’re going.
Read the plan: ottawa.cmha.ca/many-voices/
Built with input from clients, peers, staff, partners and our Board of Directors, it reflects who we are and where we’re going.
Read the plan: ottawa.cmha.ca/many-voices/
CMHA Ottawa launches new strategic plan: Many Voices: Innovation in Community Mental Health Care - CMHA Ottawa
Plan outlines eight goals that will advance community-based mental health, housing and substance use healthcare in the nation’s capital ‘All hands on deck’ or ‘many voices’? We’re mixing our metaphors...
ottawa.cmha.ca
November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Our new Strategic Plan is here! Many Voices: Innovation in Community Mental Health Care.
Built with input from clients, peers, staff, partners and our Board of Directors, it reflects who we are and where we’re going.
Read the plan: ottawa.cmha.ca/many-voices/
Built with input from clients, peers, staff, partners and our Board of Directors, it reflects who we are and where we’re going.
Read the plan: ottawa.cmha.ca/many-voices/
Notre nouveau plan stratégique est arrivé ! Une multitude de voix : innovation dans les soins de santé mentale communautaires.
Consultez le plan : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/une-multi...
Consultez le plan : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/une-multi...
L’ACSM Ottawa lance son nouveau plan stratégique : Une multitude de voix : innovation dans les soins communautaires de santé mentale - CMHA Ottawa
Le plan énonce huit buts qui feront progresser les soins communautaires liés à la santé mentale, au logement et à l’usage de substances psychoactives dans la capitale nationale « Tout...
ottawa.cmha.ca
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Notre nouveau plan stratégique est arrivé ! Une multitude de voix : innovation dans les soins de santé mentale communautaires.
Consultez le plan : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/une-multi...
Consultez le plan : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/une-multi...
Le rapport annuel 2024-2025 de l'ACSM Ottawa est arrivé !
Une année d'innovation, d'inclusion et d'impact : de notre premier appartement en copropriété entièrement accessible #Logementdabord à un protocole d'accord historique avec @uottawa.ca et bien plus encore :
ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/rapport-a...
Une année d'innovation, d'inclusion et d'impact : de notre premier appartement en copropriété entièrement accessible #Logementdabord à un protocole d'accord historique avec @uottawa.ca et bien plus encore :
ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/rapport-a...
Rapport annuel 2024-2025 de l'ACSM Ottawa : une année de collaboration et d'engagement communautaire - CMHA Ottawa
À l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale, succursale d’Ottawa (ACSM Ottawa), aider les gens à apporter des changements positifs est au cœur de toutes nos activités. Notre rapport annuel 2024-2...
ottawa.cmha.ca
October 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Le rapport annuel 2024-2025 de l'ACSM Ottawa est arrivé !
Une année d'innovation, d'inclusion et d'impact : de notre premier appartement en copropriété entièrement accessible #Logementdabord à un protocole d'accord historique avec @uottawa.ca et bien plus encore :
ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/rapport-a...
Une année d'innovation, d'inclusion et d'impact : de notre premier appartement en copropriété entièrement accessible #Logementdabord à un protocole d'accord historique avec @uottawa.ca et bien plus encore :
ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/rapport-a...
The CMHA Ottawa 2024–2025 Annual Report is here!
A year of innovation, inclusion, and impact: from our first fully accessible #HousingFirst condo unit to a landmark research MOU with @uottawa.ca and much more.
Read the highlights: ottawa.cmha.ca/annual-report-2024-2025
#CommunityMentalHealth
A year of innovation, inclusion, and impact: from our first fully accessible #HousingFirst condo unit to a landmark research MOU with @uottawa.ca and much more.
Read the highlights: ottawa.cmha.ca/annual-report-2024-2025
#CommunityMentalHealth
CMHA Ottawa's Annual Report 2024–2025: A Year of Collaboration and Community - CMHA Ottawa
At the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa), helping people achieve positive change is at the heart of everything we do. Our 2024–2025 Annual Report highlights a year...
ottawa.cmha.ca
October 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The CMHA Ottawa 2024–2025 Annual Report is here!
A year of innovation, inclusion, and impact: from our first fully accessible #HousingFirst condo unit to a landmark research MOU with @uottawa.ca and much more.
Read the highlights: ottawa.cmha.ca/annual-report-2024-2025
#CommunityMentalHealth
A year of innovation, inclusion, and impact: from our first fully accessible #HousingFirst condo unit to a landmark research MOU with @uottawa.ca and much more.
Read the highlights: ottawa.cmha.ca/annual-report-2024-2025
#CommunityMentalHealth
This weekend: Join SommWise Inc. and some of Ottawa's top bartenders at Bayview Yards for the first-ever Sunday Sober Showdown: a non-alcoholic cocktail competition where creativity wins and everyone can partake!
Proceeds support CMHA Ottawa’s Recovery College. 🍸
Tickets: sommwiseinc.com/sss
Proceeds support CMHA Ottawa’s Recovery College. 🍸
Tickets: sommwiseinc.com/sss
Sunday Sober Showdown — SommWise
A creative cocktail competition shaking up the way we drink. Lets raise a glass and raise the bar for zero proof cocktails!
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October 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This weekend: Join SommWise Inc. and some of Ottawa's top bartenders at Bayview Yards for the first-ever Sunday Sober Showdown: a non-alcoholic cocktail competition where creativity wins and everyone can partake!
Proceeds support CMHA Ottawa’s Recovery College. 🍸
Tickets: sommwiseinc.com/sss
Proceeds support CMHA Ottawa’s Recovery College. 🍸
Tickets: sommwiseinc.com/sss
C’est la Journée mondiale de la célébration du soutien par les pairs, un moment pour reconnaître les contributions extraordinaires des pairs aidants partout dans le monde.
Ici, à l’ACSM Ottawa, les pairs apportent des qualités uniques et essentielles aux soins de santé mentale que nous offrons.
Ici, à l’ACSM Ottawa, les pairs apportent des qualités uniques et essentielles aux soins de santé mentale que nous offrons.
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
C’est la Journée mondiale de la célébration du soutien par les pairs, un moment pour reconnaître les contributions extraordinaires des pairs aidants partout dans le monde.
Ici, à l’ACSM Ottawa, les pairs apportent des qualités uniques et essentielles aux soins de santé mentale que nous offrons.
Ici, à l’ACSM Ottawa, les pairs apportent des qualités uniques et essentielles aux soins de santé mentale que nous offrons.
It's #GlobalPeerSupportCelebrationDay, a moment to recognize the extraordinary contributions of peer supporters everywhere.
Here at CMHA Ottawa, peers bring qualities that are unique and essential to the community-based mental health care we deliver: lived experience, expertise, and empathy.
Here at CMHA Ottawa, peers bring qualities that are unique and essential to the community-based mental health care we deliver: lived experience, expertise, and empathy.
October 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It's #GlobalPeerSupportCelebrationDay, a moment to recognize the extraordinary contributions of peer supporters everywhere.
Here at CMHA Ottawa, peers bring qualities that are unique and essential to the community-based mental health care we deliver: lived experience, expertise, and empathy.
Here at CMHA Ottawa, peers bring qualities that are unique and essential to the community-based mental health care we deliver: lived experience, expertise, and empathy.
It was awesome to meet @lainejohnson.bsky.social and talk #HousingFirst and ending homelessness with a councillor who leads with compassion and a focus on solutions. We're looking forward to chatting more in depth. Keep up the great work, Councillor Johnson!
I was lucky to meet @cmhaottawa.bsky.social who support block leases in community for people who need some supports, but outcomes are vastly better in mixed housing. Hopefully we can welcome more supportive and affordable housing options with the new zoning coming forward in December!
October 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It was awesome to meet @lainejohnson.bsky.social and talk #HousingFirst and ending homelessness with a councillor who leads with compassion and a focus on solutions. We're looking forward to chatting more in depth. Keep up the great work, Councillor Johnson!
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Welcome to my new video series: Who To Call. The first edition features ANCHOR, Centretown’s 24/7 response team for people experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
September 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Welcome to my new video series: Who To Call. The first edition features ANCHOR, Centretown’s 24/7 response team for people experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
Environ 4,500 décès par suicide chaque année. Ce la représente 12 personnes décès par suicide chaque jour.
Ces décès sont évitables.
Si vous pensez au suicide, demandez de l'aide. Faites le 9-8-8 ou contactez un ami de confiance.
Visitez 988.ca
Ces décès sont évitables.
Si vous pensez au suicide, demandez de l'aide. Faites le 9-8-8 ou contactez un ami de confiance.
Visitez 988.ca
September 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Environ 4,500 décès par suicide chaque année. Ce la représente 12 personnes décès par suicide chaque jour.
Ces décès sont évitables.
Si vous pensez au suicide, demandez de l'aide. Faites le 9-8-8 ou contactez un ami de confiance.
Visitez 988.ca
Ces décès sont évitables.
Si vous pensez au suicide, demandez de l'aide. Faites le 9-8-8 ou contactez un ami de confiance.
Visitez 988.ca
Around 4,500 people die by suicide in Canada every year. That’s 12 people dying by suicide each day.
These deaths are preventable.
If you’re thinking about suicide, reach out for help. Call 9-8-8 or reach out to a trusted friend.
Visit 988.ca
These deaths are preventable.
If you’re thinking about suicide, reach out for help. Call 9-8-8 or reach out to a trusted friend.
Visit 988.ca
September 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Around 4,500 people die by suicide in Canada every year. That’s 12 people dying by suicide each day.
These deaths are preventable.
If you’re thinking about suicide, reach out for help. Call 9-8-8 or reach out to a trusted friend.
Visit 988.ca
These deaths are preventable.
If you’re thinking about suicide, reach out for help. Call 9-8-8 or reach out to a trusted friend.
Visit 988.ca
Septembre est le #MoiDuRétablissement.
Le rétablissement est possible pour ceux qui le recherchent, mais la stigmatisation peut souvent constituer un obstacle.
Pour en savoir plus : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/lacsm-ott...
Le rétablissement est possible pour ceux qui le recherchent, mais la stigmatisation peut souvent constituer un obstacle.
Pour en savoir plus : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/lacsm-ott...
September 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Septembre est le #MoiDuRétablissement.
Le rétablissement est possible pour ceux qui le recherchent, mais la stigmatisation peut souvent constituer un obstacle.
Pour en savoir plus : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/lacsm-ott...
Le rétablissement est possible pour ceux qui le recherchent, mais la stigmatisation peut souvent constituer un obstacle.
Pour en savoir plus : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/lacsm-ott...
September is #RecoveryMonth.
Recovery is possible for those who are seeking it, but oftentimes stigma can be the barrier.
Learn more:
ottawa.cmha.ca/cmha-ottawa-...
#HopeHealingCommunity
Recovery is possible for those who are seeking it, but oftentimes stigma can be the barrier.
Learn more:
ottawa.cmha.ca/cmha-ottawa-...
#HopeHealingCommunity
September 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
September is #RecoveryMonth.
Recovery is possible for those who are seeking it, but oftentimes stigma can be the barrier.
Learn more:
ottawa.cmha.ca/cmha-ottawa-...
#HopeHealingCommunity
Recovery is possible for those who are seeking it, but oftentimes stigma can be the barrier.
Learn more:
ottawa.cmha.ca/cmha-ottawa-...
#HopeHealingCommunity
Au cours de cette semaine de la fierté, nous mettons l'accent sur certaines des voix des membres de la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+ que nous servons, en partageant trois histoires de clients qui ont navigué entre identité, santé mentale et rétablissement : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/pride-wee...
August 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Au cours de cette semaine de la fierté, nous mettons l'accent sur certaines des voix des membres de la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+ que nous servons, en partageant trois histoires de clients qui ont navigué entre identité, santé mentale et rétablissement : ottawa.cmha.ca/fr/pride-wee...
This Pride week, we're focusing on just some of the voices of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community members we serve, sharing three stories of clients who have navigated the intersections of identity, mental health, and recovery: ottawa.cmha.ca/pride-week-2...
@fiertecappride.bsky.social
@fiertecappride.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This Pride week, we're focusing on just some of the voices of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community members we serve, sharing three stories of clients who have navigated the intersections of identity, mental health, and recovery: ottawa.cmha.ca/pride-week-2...
@fiertecappride.bsky.social
@fiertecappride.bsky.social
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Curious what the law says and why it matters? Check out this explainer: ontario.cmha.ca/bill-10/
#Bill10 #CMHAOntario #PolicyWatch #SupportiveHousing
#Bill10 #CMHAOntario #PolicyWatch #SupportiveHousing
August 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Curious what the law says and why it matters? Check out this explainer: ontario.cmha.ca/bill-10/
#Bill10 #CMHAOntario #PolicyWatch #SupportiveHousing
#Bill10 #CMHAOntario #PolicyWatch #SupportiveHousing
Reposted by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa)
Bill 10 is here, and with it comes a new law that increases landlord responsibility for drug-related activity in rentals.
We’re watching closely to see how this plays out, especially for housing providers and tenants navigating complex challenges.
We’re watching closely to see how this plays out, especially for housing providers and tenants navigating complex challenges.
August 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Bill 10 is here, and with it comes a new law that increases landlord responsibility for drug-related activity in rentals.
We’re watching closely to see how this plays out, especially for housing providers and tenants navigating complex challenges.
We’re watching closely to see how this plays out, especially for housing providers and tenants navigating complex challenges.
It's National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's a day to honour the rich cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. Today, we will celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Learn more: ottawa.cmha.ca/nipd/
Learn more: ottawa.cmha.ca/nipd/
CMHA Ottawa honours National Indigenous Peoples Day - CMHA Ottawa
Join us on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s an opportunity to honour the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada....
ottawa.cmha.ca
June 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It's National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's a day to honour the rich cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. Today, we will celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Learn more: ottawa.cmha.ca/nipd/
Learn more: ottawa.cmha.ca/nipd/
Happy Summer Solstice from all of us at CMHA Ottawa!
We are honoured to live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation; today, let's take a moment to honour the land, and celebrate the season of energy, vitality and most importantly, gathering together.
We are honoured to live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation; today, let's take a moment to honour the land, and celebrate the season of energy, vitality and most importantly, gathering together.
June 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Happy Summer Solstice from all of us at CMHA Ottawa!
We are honoured to live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation; today, let's take a moment to honour the land, and celebrate the season of energy, vitality and most importantly, gathering together.
We are honoured to live and work on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation; today, let's take a moment to honour the land, and celebrate the season of energy, vitality and most importantly, gathering together.
C'est la Journée de sensibilisation à la santé mentale des hommes. 67 % des hommes n'ont jamais consulté un professionnel. La moitié d'entre eux déclarent ne pas bénéficier d'un soutien social suffisant. Un homme sur quatre est exposé au risque de dépression.
June 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
C'est la Journée de sensibilisation à la santé mentale des hommes. 67 % des hommes n'ont jamais consulté un professionnel. La moitié d'entre eux déclarent ne pas bénéficier d'un soutien social suffisant. Un homme sur quatre est exposé au risque de dépression.
It’s Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. 67% of men have never talked to a professional. Half say they don’t have enough social support. 1 in 4 are at risk of depression. CMHA Ottawa is proud to support men of all backgrounds, because connection saves lives.
June 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It’s Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. 67% of men have never talked to a professional. Half say they don’t have enough social support. 1 in 4 are at risk of depression. CMHA Ottawa is proud to support men of all backgrounds, because connection saves lives.
2SLGBTQIA+ folks face higher rates of mental health issues, substance use and suicide because of rejection, isolation and discrimination.
June 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
2SLGBTQIA+ folks face higher rates of mental health issues, substance use and suicide because of rejection, isolation and discrimination.
Les personnes 2ELGBTQI+ sont confrontées à des taux plus élevés de problèmes de santé mentale, de consommation de substances et de suicide en raison du rejet, de l'isolement et de la discrimination.
June 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Les personnes 2ELGBTQI+ sont confrontées à des taux plus élevés de problèmes de santé mentale, de consommation de substances et de suicide en raison du rejet, de l'isolement et de la discrimination.
Reposted by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa)
Big news in today’s #OntarioBudget: $303M over 3 years for community-based mental health + addictions services, including a 4% base funding boost.
This helps keep crisis teams, case managers, ACT teams + more going strong across Ontario.
This helps keep crisis teams, case managers, ACT teams + more going strong across Ontario.
May 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Big news in today’s #OntarioBudget: $303M over 3 years for community-based mental health + addictions services, including a 4% base funding boost.
This helps keep crisis teams, case managers, ACT teams + more going strong across Ontario.
This helps keep crisis teams, case managers, ACT teams + more going strong across Ontario.
Reposted by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch (CMHA Ottawa)
🗓️Mark your calendars, everyone! From May 12-16 we are celebrating #NursingWeek2025.
Check out our member's e-posters on the #NursingWeek portal. Today's events include:
➡️Mental Health of Black Canadians
➡️Championing Diversity and Inclusivity in Health Care
Check out our member's e-posters on the #NursingWeek portal. Today's events include:
➡️Mental Health of Black Canadians
➡️Championing Diversity and Inclusivity in Health Care
May 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🗓️Mark your calendars, everyone! From May 12-16 we are celebrating #NursingWeek2025.
Check out our member's e-posters on the #NursingWeek portal. Today's events include:
➡️Mental Health of Black Canadians
➡️Championing Diversity and Inclusivity in Health Care
Check out our member's e-posters on the #NursingWeek portal. Today's events include:
➡️Mental Health of Black Canadians
➡️Championing Diversity and Inclusivity in Health Care