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The Youth Nominated Support Team is helping save the lives of local young people.

Support Ottawa Blues for Youth to DOUBLE or TRIPLE your impact!
✨ One-time donations in November & December are DOUBLED
✨ Monthly donations are TRIPLED

DONATE: theroyal.crowdchange.ca/127527/donat...
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🌟 Double or Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season! 🌟

During November and December, your donation to the Youth Nominated Support Team (YNST) through The Royal will go even further!

💙One-time donations are doubled
💚Monthly donations are tripled

Donate today: theroyal.crowdchange.ca/127527/donate
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🎶 Don't miss a beat!

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news on the 2026 All-Star Ottawa Blues for Youth Fundraising Event in support of youth suicide prevention.

#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Ottawa
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🌍💚 Happy World Mental Health Day! 💚🌍

Today is a reminder to check in with yourself and prioritize your well-being.

✨ What did you do for self-care today? A walk outside? Journaling? Saying no to stress? Let us know! ⬇️

#WorldMentalHealthDay #SelfCareMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter
October 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A BIG thank you to our 25+ amazing volunteers who helped make OBFY 2025 a huge success! 🙌🏻

We couldn’t have done it without you — and we’re excited to introduce a few of these incredible faces in this video 🎥

#OBFY2025 #Volunteer #ThankYou
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Sandy McDonald from Bell Let's Talk and our founder, Anita Manley, seal the deal as Bell Let’s Talk agrees to continue being our Presenting Sponsor for 2026.

Needless to say, we are thrilled!

#suicideprevention #ottawa #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A big thank you to all of our sponsors, auction, prizes and food and beverage donors. Please show them some love by supporting these businesses if you can! We could not have done it without them.
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Thanks to YOU, we raised over $35,000 at this year’s All-Star Blues Fundraiser! 🎶

Your support alone helped us save lives of almost 30 youth under the age of 25 through suicide prevention efforts with The Royal and Pleo (Parents' Lifeline).

Thank you for making a real difference.
September 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
What an unforgettable weekend🎸

Want to relive the vibe? Check out this fantastic article by Caroline in the Capital!

Huge thanks to our team, thank you to the musicians — and thank YOU for showing up and making it all magic

You won't want to miss 2026
carolineinthecapital.ca/ottawa-blues...
September 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
THIS IS THE WEEK 🎸

Join us as we raise money and awareness for youth suicide prevention.

September 20, The Gladstone Theatre
September 21, Irene's Pub

See you there!
Tickets: ottawabluesforyouth.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
As JW says: it is your FINAL CHANCE to get tickets to our 5th annual fundraiser! 🎸

Come see JW-Jones and Alanna J. Brown at The Gladstone Theatre this Saturday, along with a fireside chat and exciting auction items - and it's all in support of youth suicide prevention.

🎟️ ottawabluesforyouth.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
We are just ONE WEEK away from our yearly fundraiser with live blues for a great cause 🎶

Join us as we help support youth suicide prevention through the Royal: ottawabluesforyouth.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Listen to Part 2 of Adams Story and buy tickets today to help more of our local youth have a brighter future.

Tickets: ottawabluesforyouth.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It’s almost here!!

Do you have your tickets to our fundraiser next Sat, Sept 20 at The Gladstone Theatre?

Get them soon so you can bid on this beautiful painting by Andrew Milne, "Murray Island"

Find this and more exciting items at our silent auction.

ottawabluesforyouth.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, foster hope, and take action.

At Ottawa Blues for Youth, our mission is rooted in supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention.

Join us for two events of music and community, September 20 & 21.

🎟️ottawabluesforyouth.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Did you know that suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults?

Ottawa Blues For Youth was on CTV News Ottawa last week to talk about why our annual fundraiser is so important.

Get your tickets now: Ottawabluesforyouth.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Thank you to CTV Morning Live for having us on to talk about the 5th annual Ottawa Blues For Youth fundraiser in support of youth suicide prevention.

Get your tickets now for September 20 and 21: ottawabluesforyouth.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Ottawa Blues For Youth is on CTV Morning Live TOMORROW 🎥

Catch Founder Anita Manley and Social Media Strategist Maddy Eisenberg on CTV Ottawa as they talk about this year's fundraiser event and the impact it has for youth and young adults in this city.

Get your tickets: ottawabluesforyouth.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
At Ottawa Blues For Youth, we party ALL weekend 🎶

Check out the footage from our official after party last year. Join us for one or BOTH events to catch live music and a chance at some prizes.

Tickets: OttawaBluesForYouth.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Our 5th annual Ottawa Blues For Youth fundraiser is only ONE MONTH away!

Get your tickets and help support youth suicide prevention through the Royal.

Tickets: ottawabluesforyouth.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Take a look behind the curtain at last year's Ottawa Blues For Youth fundraiser 🎵

Join us at The Gladstone Theatre for live music, an exciting silent auction, prizes, and giveaways, all in support of youth suicide prevention through The Royal.

Tickets: ottawabluesforyouth.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Feel Good. Do Good. Hear Great Music🎶

Join us for an unforgettable night at the 5th Annual Ottawa Blues for Youth, supporting suicide prevention through The Royal

📅Sept 20
📍Gladstone Theatre

Get ready for incredible performances and auction items like a private concert!

🎟️ ottawabluesforyouth.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Follow Maddy as she shows you where to spend a fun-filled weekend with Ottawa Blues For Youth!🚶🏻‍♀️

☝️Event #1: Live blues, an auction, prizes, giveaways - Sept. 20 at The Gladstone Theatre
✌️Event #2: The Irenes Pub After-Party Sept. 21 with live music and prizes!

Join us: ottawabluesforyouth.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🎤Let's talk: youth mental health.

Anita Manley, founder of Ottawa Blues For Youth, sat down with Dr. Zachary Kaminsky, a leading expert in suicide prevention, on Elaine Lindsay's podcast Suicide Zen Forgiveness.

LISTEN: suicide-zen-forgiveness.captivate.fm/episode/otta...
August 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Making fall plans?🎶

Don’t miss our Annual Ottawa Blues For Youth All-Star Fundraiser!

Join us for a night of live blues Sept 20 at The Gladstone Theatre - then keep the vibe going at the Irene's Pub After-Party Sept 21!

All proceeds go toward youth mental health support: ottawabluesforyouth.com
August 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM