The Royal

The Royal 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.

For so many, the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women is more than just a race.It’s a way to give back, honour loved ones, a...
03/26/2026

For so many, the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women is more than just a race.
It’s a way to give back, honour loved ones, and stand up for better mental health care for women and girls.
For Lauren Vandenberg, it’s all about gratitude and love. Supporting women’s mental health and addiction care means helping build a stronger, more compassionate future for everyone.
Join Lauren and so many others on May 31 and help more women reclaim who they were meant to be.

Register today: runforwomen.ca

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Conversations at The Royal last night. We had an important discussion about what...
03/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Conversations at The Royal last night. We had an important discussion about what urgent mental health care looks like, who can benefit, and how The Royal’s new Urgent Care Clinic will help people access timely, compassionate support during critical mental health challenges.

Your participation strengthens our community and helps move mental health care forward. We appreciate every person who took the time to learn and engage in this conversation.

Missed this Conversation? Visit our website to watch the recording and find FAQs: https://www.theroyal.ca/programs-clinics-services-directory/urgent-care-clinic/

This , we’re highlighting research that’s redefining mental illness treatment by harnessing the power of exercise, inno...
03/18/2026

This , we’re highlighting research that’s redefining mental illness treatment by harnessing the power of exercise, innovation, and cutting‑edge neuroscience.

At The Royal, our scientists are looking at how exercise helps the brain in people living with depression — from youth whose brains are still developing to adults with difficult-to-treat depression.

Swipe through to learn more ➡️

Art became Michael’s anchor during some of his hardest days. What began as quiet sketches in hospital hallways grew into...
03/09/2026

Art became Michael’s anchor during some of his hardest days. What began as quiet sketches in hospital hallways grew into a powerful record of resilience, faith, and healing. Today, Michael is gifting his artwork to the people and place that supported him—hoping others who are struggling will feel seen, understood, and not alone.

Discover Michael’s full story: https://www.theroyal.ca/news/art-as-legacy/

Across research, clinical care, leadership, lived‑experience roles, and every corner of our organization, women are driv...
03/08/2026

Across research, clinical care, leadership, lived‑experience roles, and every corner of our organization, women are driving discoveries that bring hope — and delivering care that changes lives.

At The Royal's Research Institute, 12 women scientists, 30 researchers, 59 research staff, and 46 trainees and students are leading advancements across mental illness and addiction research.

As we mark , we’re proud to highlight the wide range of research areas where women at The Royal are shaping the future — like brain stimulation and rapid‑acting treatments for depression, innovative brain‑imaging techniques, sleep and mental health, youth wellbeing in digital spaces, cognitive functioning in psychiatric disorders, and research that deepens understanding of equity, culture, and gender in mental health.

To all the women across The Royal — your expertise, compassion, and leadership are helping people in our community and beyond reclaim their lives from mental illness and addiction. Thank you for everything you do. Happy International Women’s Day.

From peer and family support to learning opportunities, this month is full of ways to connect, grow, and support mental ...
03/06/2026

From peer and family support to learning opportunities, this month is full of ways to connect, grow, and support mental health in our community.

Swipe to explore our March calendar, and visit our website to register: https://www.theroyal.ca/events-calendar/

February is Heart Month – a time to care not only for our physical hearts, but for the emotional connections that help u...
02/27/2026

February is Heart Month – a time to care not only for our physical hearts, but for the emotional connections that help us feel safe and comforted.

One in four seniors aged 85 and older is living with dementia in Canada – a condition that can take away connection, stability and comfort. Thanks to donor support, The Royal is helping uphold dignity in care by providing HUG companions to patients living with dementia.

These plush, sensory companions are weighted and feature a gentle “heartbeat” to mimic real human connection. They're proven to help reduce anxiety and loneliness.

Sometimes, the smallest heartbeat can make the biggest difference.

"No parent forgets hearing their adult child express that level of hopelessness." - Maria RichieAfter watching her daugh...
02/25/2026

"No parent forgets hearing their adult child express that level of hopelessness." - Maria Richie
After watching her daughter Michelle struggle with countless treatments and medication that provided temporary relief, and seeing her spark slowly burning out, Maria was desperate to find answers.
When Michelle was accepted into an rTMS trial at The Royal, Maria was cautiously optimistic. Could this be the treatment that finally worked?
Find out: https://ow.ly/y6bh50Ym7ik

Major milestone: Construction is now underway on The Royal’s new Urgent Care Clinic.Opening this spring at our Carling A...
02/25/2026

Major milestone: Construction is now underway on The Royal’s new Urgent Care Clinic.

Opening this spring at our Carling Avenue campus, the clinic will offer timely, specialized, low‑barrier support for people experiencing a mental health crisis — helping reduce pressure on emergency departments and improving access to care when it’s needed most.

This purpose‑built space, developed with input from patients, families, and community partners, reflects our commitment to increasing access to specialized mental-health services across Ottawa.

Learn more about the Urgent Care Clinic: https://www.theroyal.ca/news/construction-begins-on-the-royals-new-urgent-care-clinic/

Our Black History Month Film Screening & Panel sparked vital conversations on inequities in health care and the Ottawa D...
02/19/2026

Our Black History Month Film Screening & Panel sparked vital conversations on inequities in health care and the Ottawa Declaration on Black Health.

Grateful to our extraordinary panelists whose insight, honesty, lived and living experience shed light on inequities in health care and the transformative work of the Ottawa Declaration on Black Health. Their voices challenged us, inspired us, and reminded us that meaningful change requires all of us.

A film. A conversation. A call to action. Let’s carry this momentum forward—advocating, amplifying, and acting to advance equity in our community.

Young people are spending more time online than ever before — yet many digital platforms still lack the safety guardrail...
02/18/2026

Young people are spending more time online than ever before — yet many digital platforms still lack the safety guardrails needed to truly support their mental health and well‑being.

A new five‑year research project at The Royal, led by Dr. Tanya Halsall in collaboration with youth investigator Oleksandr Makeikin, aims to change that.

Supported by a $1.5 million Canadian Institutes of Health Research Healthy Youth Team grant, this initiative will generate the youth‑centered evidence to help shape policies that protect children’s rights and hold tech companies accountable for safer, healthier online spaces.

By examining the systems, business practices, and inequities that contribute to online harm, the research team will co‑create solutions with young people to meaningfully improve digital environments and support mental health.

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.theroyal.ca/news/the-royal-secures-1-5m-to-address-online-harms-impacting-youth-mental-health/

Move with purpose and impact this spring with the Ottawa Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, in support of The Royal. Help...
02/13/2026

Move with purpose and impact this spring with the Ottawa Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, in support of The Royal. Help more women in our community reclaim who they were meant to be.

Use promo code MOVINGFORMH26 by Feb. 16 at 11:59 p.m. for a discounted registration fee.

Sign up today: https://ow.ly/CsR850YfeMG

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