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Twinkle Tunnel

Every step you take through the Twinkle Tunnel is a small, visible act of support for mental health. The lights symbolize hope; your presence helps spark conversations that too often stay in the dark.

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Walk With Us For Mental Health

As you walk, take a slow breath, notice how you feel, and think of someone you could check in on today. When thousands of us walk together, we send a clear message: mental health is real, help is normal, and no one has to face it alone.

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Have THAT Talk

The Have That Talk series was developed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in all areas of our lives. Everyone can take action to promote mental health where we live, work and play. Check out these videos and activity guides to learn how you can take action to reduce stigma, increase support, and encourage people to get help sooner.
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Ottawa Public Health

Ottawa Public Health offers a wide range of mental health, addiction, and substance use resources. Reaching out to a friend, family member, or local service can make a difference. This site provides programs, supports, and information to help you or someone you know navigate available services in Ottawa.
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Stop Overdose Ottawa

Stop overdose Ottawa is a centralized space to share evidenced based information about prevention, education and treatment. The StopOverdoseOttawa website is mobile friendly and includes sections to address the needs of various audiences such as parents, youth, and professionals.
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Every one of us can spark hope. Together, we light the way to mental health. 

Donate to the charities and projects in our community, and help bring crucial programs to life:

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The goal of the OSEG Foundation is to ensure all children and youth in our community can play, learn and develop through sports. Through positive youth development programs, the OSEG Foundation improves physical and mental health, develops skills, character and leadership, and fosters inclusion through sport.

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CMHA Ottawa

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Ottawa) is an independent, community-based non-profit organization and registered charity. It plays an important role in the overall mental health care system, supporting its clients where they live — in their community. CMHA Ottawa primarily provides programs and services for individuals in the Ottawa area living with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorder, many of whom are experiencing chronic homelessness.

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CHEO Foundation

CHEO provides a wide range of inpatient, outpatient and day treatment programs for mental health. The CHEO Foundation funding helps these programs meet the changing needs of the community - like addressing the increasing risks of suicide and self-harm facing children and youth, and managing the growing use of the Emergency Department for primary mental health care.

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Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

This website does not provide mental health advice. If you or someone else is in a crisis situation, please do not wait to seek help.

Suicide Crisis Helpline Dial 988
Youth Services Bureau — 24/7 crisis line (ages 12–17) 613-260-2360
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
If you are in immediate danger Call 911