Mental Health and Addictions | United Way East Ontario

Caregiver support ‘a life changer’ for David and his wife

United Way East Ontario partners with Rural Ottawa South Support Services to ensure local caregivers and their loved ones can live as happy and healthy lives as possible.

Lanark County

Safety, security, affordable housing critical for women fleeing violence in Lanark County

United Way East Ontario helps women heal and rebuild their lives after surviving abuse by partnering with Lanark County Interval House’s second-stage housing program.

Renfrew County

Portable sensory space in Petawawa providing support for families at a critical time

In collaboration with the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC), United Way East Ontario is ensuring families with unique needs in Renfrew County feel included in their communities.

Ottawa

GenNext’s axe-throwing fundraiser smashes expectations for mental health

GenNext’s BATL for Mental Health brought the community together for a night of axe throwing and impact, raising funds to support accessible mental health programs.

Ottawa

Project Step helping young parents through mental health and addiction struggles

Thanks to our partnership with Youville Centre, Crystal has been able to overcome addiction and regain the stability she needs to create a bright future for herself and her family.

Ottawa

Ottawa Citizen op-ed: Ottawa needs to rally against hate, more than ever

Our Director of Community Initiatives Cameron Ketchum talks about coming together to address the root causes of hate as polarization intensifies in Ottawa and surrounding areas.

Ottawa

Jewish and Muslim family services supporting local communities in crisis, together

United Way checks in with Jewish Family Services and Muslim Family Services of Ottawa more than eight months after we responded to their communities’ needs for access to low-cost, culturally appropriate mental health services, due to violence in Gaza and Israel.

All Communities

CTV Morning Live, My FM, Unique FM: Move for Youth benefitting kids at a critical time

Check out our interviews with local media outlets about why this year's Move for Youth challenge is especially important.

Category: Mental Health and Addictions