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Stories of impact

Marion's Story: A way forward

When traditional treatments stopped working, esketamine research at The Royal offered Marion a new path toward recovery.

Stories of impact

Michelle’s Story: Reclaiming joy through rTMS

After years of treatment-resistant depression, Michelle found hope through a donor-funded rTMS program at The Royal—and slowly began to live fully again.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Urgent Care at The Royal

The Royal announces new Urgent Care Clinic to expand access to mental illness and addiction services.

The Royal is a mental illness treatment, teaching and research hospital focused on patients with complex mental illness and addiction

At The Royal, we provide treatment for people living with serious mental illness while advancing research to bring the most effective new discoveries into practice. We believe that mental illness does not define a person. Our goal is to help patients move beyond the labels and stigma, and to create opportunities for healing, growth and choice.

Through specialized programs, leading research and strong community partnerships, we work alongside people and families to create spaces of dignity and possibility—where recovery is real, and lives can be reclaimed.

Find a program, clinic or service

The Royal offers inpatient and outpatient programs to treat a wide range of mental illnesses and addictions. Use the tools below to search for relevant programs that meet your needs.

Discovering new treatments

The Royal conducts research across a wide range of mental illnesses using state-of-the-art technology. There are many ways to get involved, including participating in clinical trials, volunteering, fundraising, sponsoring, or serving as an academic or research partner.

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Become a volunteer

The Royal needs volunteers. Join a dedicated team that gives their time to enrich the lives of people living with a mental illness. There are many ways to contribute your skills and expertise to The Royal. Explore the opportunities we offer.

Ways to give

The Royal is always seeking financial contributions to support our treatment and research efforts. You can make a difference. Help us remove the stigma and help patients reclaim their lives.

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Events and initiatives

Education and community are essential to recovery from mental illness. The Royal holds regular group sessions and educational forums to bring people together and learn about areas of treatment and research.

Marion's Story

A way forward

After years of living with treatment-resistant depression, Marion had nearly lost hope. Then she underwent esketamine treatment and everything changed. The fast-acting treatment helped lift the fog and give Marion a renewed sense of possibility.

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Michelle's Story

Reclaiming joy through rTMS

After years of battling treatment-resistant depression, Michelle felt stuck in a cycle of hope and disappointment. But when she came to The Royal and received the innovative rTMS treatment, her life began to change. Within three weeks, she began to rediscover joy, reconnect with loved ones, and finally feel in control of her future.

Read More

Tracy's Story

Running through the storm

Mental illness doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes, it can be quiet. For Tracy, anxiety has been around for as long as he can remember—a constant hum in the background. Discovering running was a lifeline in managing his anxiety.

Read More

Marion's Story

A way forward

After years of living with treatment-resistant depression, Marion had nearly lost hope. Then she underwent esketamine treatment and everything changed. The fast-acting treatment helped lift the fog and give Marion a renewed sense of possibility.

Read More

Michelle's Story

Reclaiming joy through rTMS

After years of battling treatment-resistant depression, Michelle felt stuck in a cycle of hope and disappointment. But when she came to The Royal and received the innovative rTMS treatment, her life began to change. Within three weeks, she began to rediscover joy, reconnect with loved ones, and finally feel in control of her future.

Read More

Tracy's Story

Running through the storm

Mental illness doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes, it can be quiet. For Tracy, anxiety has been around for as long as he can remember—a constant hum in the background. Discovering running was a lifeline in managing his anxiety.

Read More

Marion's Story

A way forward

After years of living with treatment-resistant depression, Marion had nearly lost hope. Then she underwent esketamine treatment and everything changed. The fast-acting treatment helped lift the fog and give Marion a renewed sense of possibility.

Read More

Michelle's Story

Reclaiming joy through rTMS

After years of battling treatment-resistant depression, Michelle felt stuck in a cycle of hope and disappointment. But when she came to The Royal and received the innovative rTMS treatment, her life began to change. Within three weeks, she began to rediscover joy, reconnect with loved ones, and finally feel in control of her future.

Read More

Tracy's Story

Running through the storm

Mental illness doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes, it can be quiet. For Tracy, anxiety has been around for as long as he can remember—a constant hum in the background. Discovering running was a lifeline in managing his anxiety.

Read More

Marion's Story

A way forward

After years of living with treatment-resistant depression, Marion had nearly lost hope. Then she underwent esketamine treatment and everything changed. The fast-acting treatment helped lift the fog and give Marion a renewed sense of possibility.

Read More

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Ottawa Campus

1145 Carling Ave.,
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
(613) 722-6521

Long-Term Care

1141 Carling Ave.,
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4
(613) 722-6521

Brockville Campus

1804 Highway 2 E, P.O. Box 1050,
Brockville, ON K6V 5W7
(613) 345-1461

Community Mental Health

2121 Carling Ave.,
Ottawa, ON K2A 1H2
(613) 722-6521

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