CMHA-Ottawa moves offices to Vanier.
August 20, 2019
Dr. Tim Simboli, executive director of the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association
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Ottawa researchers link kids’ impulsive behaviour to sleep and screen time
August 14, 2019
The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth recommend Between nine and 11 hours of sleep each night and no more than two hours of recreational screen time per day
Province of Ontario is investing more than $5.1 million this year in 19 Ottawa-area community mental health and addiction services and programs.
July 2, 2019
Province of Ontario adding more mental health and addiction services in Ottawa
New research shows dramatic increase in Ontario teens visiting ED for self-harm.
June 11, 2019
Adolescents who intentionally harm themselves by poisoning or injuring themselves are at risk for repeated self-harm or suicide.
Rideauwood manager talks about impact technology on child development
May 29, 2019
Keynote speaker Matt Young, services manager at Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services, has been working in the youth mental health field for more than 15 years. Photo by Caroline Phillips
Rideauwood counsellors battle opioid overdoses
April 29, 2019
Rideauwood counsellors take turns staffing satellite services in Gloucester and Kanata to battle opioid overdoses.
Rideauwood provides students with Naloxone training
March 8, 2019
Rideauwood Addiction Treatment Centre provides students with Naloxone training at Frederick Banting Alternate School wellness day.
City holding cannabis info sessions for parents
October 15, 2018
Ottawa school boards, Ottawa police, the city’s bylaw department and Rideauwood help parents prepare for cannabis legalisation
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Generosity from TD Bank Group Expands Vital Peer Support Program
January 8, 2024
Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services is thrilled to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) has awarded the organization a TD Ready Commitment Grant of $40,000 to continue and expand the Recovery Peer Support program.
November 20, 2023
This past weekend, Rideauwood was featured on An Hour to Give, the Rogers TV and Country 101.1FM show dedicated to showcasing local charities.
July 7, 2023
By providing trauma-informed care, we can support people in reducing the risks and problems caused by addiction while also supporting, educating and developing strategies to increase their quality of life that trauma and chronic stress have impacted.