Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services

08/21/2026

Beyond the drugs. Beyond the stigma. Beyond the assumptions.

What changes when we look at substance use through a trauma-informed lens?

Join us for Beyond Drugs: Substance Use Health Through a Trauma-Informed Lens and explore a more compassionate, person-centred way of understanding substance use, health, trauma, and support.

Because how we understand people shapes how we support them. 💙

🎓 Professional learning
🧠 Trauma-informed perspective
🤝 Compassionate, evidence-informed practice

📅 Friday September 25th
⏰️ 9:30-12:30
📍 Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services - 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa
👉 Register through the link: https://buff.ly/ILbf1vd

08/14/2026

Save the date and join us for this year's WOW Festival on September 11th, 2026! We hope to see you there!

02/19/2026

Rideauwood is proud to support Ottawa’s Black Mental Health Week 2026, led by the Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

The week begins with a full-day conference on Monday, March 2, 2026, followed by activities online and across the city. This year’s focus includes substance use, su***de, and mental health, with space for open dialogue, learning, and connection to culturally-affirming resources.

Black communities continue to face unique challenges, including racism, systemic barriers to care, historical trauma, and stigma around mental health and substance use. Events like this help strengthen families, build resilience, and move us toward care that is responsive and community-led.

The conference features keynotes, panels, workshops, and training sessions.
All events are free and open to the public, with registration required.
Sessions are available in English and French.

We encourage our partners, families, and community members to attend and connect.

Register at www.bmhweek.com

Together, we can build a more inclusive and responsive mental health system in Ottawa.

02/13/2026

A message from our friends at The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is growing—and so is our care. We’ve welcomed a new physician, a part-time Nurse Practitioner, an RN, a Social Worker, and Medical Records support, and we’re building our outreach team to better serve community.
If you are Indigenous and looking for a medical clinic grounded in holistic, culturally safe care, we invite you to join Wabano’s clinic.. If you don’t currently have a medical provider, we’re here and ready to support you on your wellness journey. If you would like to transfer to Wabano we can help you as well.
Eligibility:
✔ Indigenous (with verification, such as status) or kinship
✔ Valid OHIP (or in the process of obtaining OHIP)
✔ Ontario address
💙 Take the next step in living your Mino-Bimaadziwin (Good Life)
👉 Click Here to start the intake process with Wabano https://buff.ly/Y3HTXpB

02/06/2026

01/29/2026

Worry can become a constant companion for parents and caregivers supporting a loved one with substance use challenges.

Sleepless nights. Fear. Searching for answers. Trying everything, and still feeling helpless.

Rideauwood’s Family and Parent Program exists because addiction does not affect just one person. It affects entire families. This program offers space, understanding, and support for those who are carrying this heavy emotional load.

As this Rideauwood alum shared, participation did not change everything overnight, but it helped move both parent and child to a better place.

If this story feels familiar, support is available and completely free.

You do not have to navigate this alone.
Reach out to Rideauwood at 613-724-4881.

12/31/2025

✨ It’s New Year’s Eve and there’s still time to make an impactful ending to 2025. ✨

Before the clock strikes midnight, you can choose community. There’s still time to make a gift that helps someone who’s struggling with problematic technology use get the support, care, and real-life connection they deserve.

This year has been full of ups and downs for so many. But your kindness can be the difference between someone feeling stuck and someone finding hope and help.

👉 Read André’s story and see the real impact of support for problematic technology use:
https://buff.ly/5nLRYbX

If you’re able, make your year-end gift tonight and close out 2025 with generosity that truly makes an impact. 🌟

12/18/2025

Recovery doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it shouldn’t have to.

At Rideauwood, we believe people deserve choice, dignity, and compassionate support as they navigate problematic substance use, behavioural addictions, and mental health challenges.

For nearly 50 years, we’ve been walking alongside youth, adults, and families in Ottawa creating a safe, respectful space where people can explore what recovery means for them.

Swipe to learn more about who we are, who we support, and how our programs help create pathways to recovery.

📍 Ottawa
🌐 rideauwood.org
📞 We’re here when you’re ready

12/04/2025

💙 Thank you to our entire generous community for your support on Giving Tuesday!