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Hospital specializing in mental illness and addiction treatment, care and research. Lives reclaimed. Potential restored. Not monitored for crisis support.

If you are in distress, call 9-8-8 for 24/7 support. The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is made up of:

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre:
A 284-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa, Ontario. The Brockville Mental Health Centre:
A specialized 183-bed mental health facility located in Brockville, Ontario. The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research:
Proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa, the IMHR is the home of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health:
The fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of The Royal.

11/01/2026

Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Changes in sleep can affect mood, stress, concentration and overall well-being, while mental health challenges can make it harder to get a good night's rest.

Join us for the next Conversations at The Royal as Will Aiello, CTV Your Morning Ottawa, sits down with Dr. Holly Wilson, Clinical Psychologist at The Royal, for an engaging discussion on the connection between sleep and mental health.

Together, they'll explore why sleep matters, how it influences mental well-being, and practical strategies to support healthier sleep habits.

November 17 | In-person at The Royal
Register: https://www.theroyal.ca/Conversations

10/30/2026

This is what impact looks like, by the numbers.

More people accessing care. More research moving us toward better treatment outcomes. More expertise being shared with the next generation.

Every number represents another step toward a future where more people can reclaim their lives from mental illness and addiction.

See the impact you helped make possible in our 2025-26 Annual Report to Donors: theroyal.ca/your-impact

10/29/2026

Your health journey doesn't happen in just one place. Now, MyChart helps keep your health information connected when you receive care at participating hospitals across the Ottawa region.

Click through to learn more, and visit our website for FAQs, registration information, and everything you need to get started: https://www.theroyal.ca/mychart/

10/27/2026

A new chapter in care at The Royal.

This weekend, Epic, our new shared digital health record system, officially went live across The Royal and several partner organizations across our region, marking an important milestone in how we deliver care.

While much of this work happens behind the scenes, the goal is simple: to make it easier to provide safe, connected, high-quality care for patients and families.

Epic will help support care teams across The Royal while creating a stronger foundation for digital tools like MyChart, giving patients more convenient access to their health information.

We're excited about what this means for the future of care and look forward to continuing this journey together.

Learn more: https://www.theroyal.ca/news/hospitals-across-eastern-ontario-join-collaborative-digital-health-records-system/

10/23/2026

“I thought about su***de a lot.”

A picture can capture a moment, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. On the surface, Julia was managing. In reality, she was living through some of her darkest days, carrying a weight that those around her couldn’t see.

Read Julia’s story: https://www.theroyal.ca/stories/julias-story/?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=orgsocial&utm_campaign=LR_Julia-hopeless_FBOct2026

10/22/2026

Watch those donations add up.

At this year's Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast presented by TechInsights, attendees helped move the 15,000 donation challenge forward, dropping a ball for every donation made.

Togther, we're showing what's possible when a community comes together to help more people reclaim their lives from mental illness and addiction.

Join the challenge and make a donation today: theroyal.ca/15000

10/21/2026

Looking to connect with others who understand?

Our upcoming peer support groups offer patients and caregivers a chance to share experiences, build connections and find support in a welcoming environment.

Swipe to learn more and see what's coming up, and visit our website to register: https://www.theroyal.ca/events-calendar/

10/20/2026

In the wake of the tragedy at CFB Wainwright, we are thinking of all those whose lives have been touched by this loss.

We recognize the profound impact such events can have on members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, their loved ones, and all those connected to the military community. To everyone who is grieving, supporting one another, and navigating the difficult days ahead, we hold you in our thoughts.

If you have been affected by this loss and need support, visit our website to connect with local and national crisis and support resources, day or night: https://www.theroyal.ca/crisis-lines/

10/10/2026

What does it mean to reclaim your life from mental illness or addiction?

Whether it's rediscovering yourself, rebuilding what was lost, or redefining what's possible, the answer is different for everyone. This World Mental Health Day hear from Marion, rebuilt.

10/10/2026

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1145 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON
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http://www.theroyal.ca/

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