The Client Advisory Council is an advisory and advocacy council representing clients of The Royal. Our members are clients who have lived experience with mental illness and/or addiction and who have received care from different programs at Th
At the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Care Group, patient safety is a top priority. In order to help keep patients safe, we aim to reduce the spread of communicable diseases and hospital-acquired infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are common questions raised at The Royal Family Information and Support Groups:
Has a staff member, doctor, or nurse at The Royal made a difference in your care or in the care of someone you love?
Below are several suggested clauses that may be helpful when acting on behalf of a client wishing to make a gift through his or her will in support of the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health (herein known as “the Foundation”).
The Royal’s team of dedicated professionals provides corporate leadership through diverse responsibilities and by developing strategies that address the work of the organization.
Whether you are holding a fundraising event, participating in a run or walk, or setting up your own fundraising page to support The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health you will be contributing to care, advocacy, research and education that w
The Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC) has been part of The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group since 2000 but its history of meeting the mental health needs of clients and families in the region goes back much further.
Life as a student can be stressful - assignments, part-time jobs, sports, clubs, relationships, family responsibilities.
When they met on Halloween over 50 years ago, Ken and Ellen Parent envisioned a simple life with each other. They got married young and spent years making memories that could last a lifetime.
The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) at The Royal is an independent, not-for-profit corporation governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, and guided by an expert Scientific Advisory Board.
*Trigger warning: This story contains mentions of suicide ideation.
The Royal’s Geriatric Psychiatry Program assesses and treats mental illnesses experienced by adults over age 65. We work with older adults and their families to address the mental health challenges they are experiencing with aging.
The Royal is a specialized mental health centre. Most people who come into our care receive treatment first from a family doctor, general hospital, or other health care provider. When that treatment doesn’t work or if
There are many ways you can support The Royal. From hosting a small event to making a legacy gift - gifts of any size will make a difference.
The Royal is dedicated to providing excellent care and innovative research that meets the needs of those with mental health and substance use issues and the families who support them.
Why sleep research matters.
Good sleep can be critical for one’s physical and mental health.