How you can help 

For 100 years, the Royal has resolutely assumed its role as a leader in mental health. We have earned our reputation by combining cutting-edge research with the skills of dedicated and compassionate physicians and health care teams.

There are many ways to support The Royal and each donation, no matter how much, can make all the difference. Your donation is tax-deductible and will help us continue to give hope and improve the health and well-being of our patients by providing them with the best possible care through the integration of clinical practice, education and research. It is possible to make a donation or pledge to any Royal program or sector.

Your donation has the power to help the Royal continue to transform mental health care and expand its reach to provide an unparalleled patient experience across the country.

As a not-for-profit organization;The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation reinvests all of its revenues to provide patients and clients with high-quality care, find solutions to treat the most complex mental illness cases and train the next generation of physicians and researchers.

This re-investment is the foundation of all our activities, and since Royal is at the forefront of mental health care and research, we consider the donors who support us as co-visionaries who share our mission to imagine the unimaginable.

 

Learn more about funding opportunities and ways to make a donation: 
 

Can I make my donation online? 

Use your credit card to make a donation through Royal's secure online donation website.
Where do I send my donation? To whom should I send my cheque?

To make a donation by cheque or credit card sent by mail, please complete this donation form. Mail the completed form with your cheque, if applicable, to the following address:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation
1145 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1Z 7K4


Can I talk to someone on the phone about making a donation?

To make a donation by credit card or speak to an agent, please call XXXXXX or XXXXXX, between 8am and 5pm (EDT), Monday to Friday.


The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation staff is available during office hours. If you call at another time, leave a message and we will call you back during our business hours.

How do I make a donation in honour or in memory of someone?

Any donation can be made in memory or in honour of a particular person or event. When making your donation, indicate the name of the person to whom you wish to honour, as well as a mailing address on the donation form, in a short note or in the memo portion of a cheque addressed to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation.

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation will send a notice of your generous donation to the person(s) you are honouring or their family.

Can my donation be automatically deducted from my checking account or credit card?

To make an automatic donation from your checking account or by credit card, please call XXXXX between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation staff is available during office hours. If you call at another time, leave a message and we will call you back during our business hours.

Can I name the Royal in my estate or financial plans?

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation accepts donations as part of your estate or financial plans. By making this type of donation, you are helping us to ensure that we can continue to offer our unique model of patient-centred health care in the years to come.

There are many ways to give. Our Estate Planning web page will help you explore these options. If you have any questions, please contact XXXXX.

Can I mention the details of commemorative donations to the Royal in a death notice?

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation can help you provide information on memorial donations in a death notice. Here are some examples of sentences you can use: "The family requests that memorial donations be made to support mental health care and research at the Royal. Memorial donations can be made online at: XXXXX. Donations in memory of Mr. Smith can be made to the Royal. »
Is my donation tax deductible?

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization. All donations are therefore tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Royal Charitable Registration Number: 119129179RR0001
For tax purposes and to confirm that the Royal has received your donation, you will receive a letter indicating the amount of the donation you made.

I would like to organize a fundraising event for the Royal, who should I contact?
Thank you for thinking of the Royal. For information and guidelines on fundraising, please call XXXXX between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.