CFS Ottawa

10/13/2026

- Advance Voting Day is Friday, October 16!

Eligible electors can vote at their assigned voting place from 10 am to 8 pm.

Need to find your voting place? Check your Voter Notification Letter or use the Where Do I Vote? tool at ottawa.ca/vote.

Voting by mail? Don't miss the deadline! Completed Special Ballot Voter Kits must be received by the Elections Office or a City of Ottawa Client Service Centre by 8 pm on October 16. Kits received after the deadline will not be counted.

Learn more and make your voting plan today: https://bit.ly/4yglNqi

10/11/2026

"What Is World Mental Health Day?

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10. Established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, the day provides an opportunity for all interest holders working on mental health issues to talk about their work and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

The 2026 theme, set by the World Health Organization, calls on governments, organizations, and communities to prioritize mental health as a fundamental human right and to ensure that people with lived and living experience are at the centre of that work.

In Canada, the Mental Health Commission of Canada leads the national conversation, connecting evidence, knowledge, and lived experience to drive meaningful systems change. "

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/world-mental-health-day/

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"Qu'est-ce que la Journée mondiale de la santé mentale?

La Journée mondiale de la santé mentale est observée chaque année le 10 octobre. Établie par la Fédération mondiale pour la santé mentale en 1992, cette journée offre une occasion à tous les intervenants travaillant sur les enjeux de santé mentale de parler de leur travail et de ce qui doit être fait pour que les soins en santé mentale deviennent une réalité pour les gens partout dans le monde.

Au Canada, la Commission de la santé mentale du Canada est à l’avant-garde de la conversation nationale, reliant les données probantes, les connaissances et l’expérience vécue pour favoriser un changement systémique significatif."

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/world-mental-health-day/

10/09/2026

Please note this Monday, October 12, our office will be closed. We wish you a safe and happy long weekend.

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Veuillez noter que notre bureau sera fermé ce lundi 12 octobre. Nous vous souhaitons une longue fin de semaine agréable et en toute sécurité.

10/09/2026

Apply for the upcoming 7-week Residential Program at Mamisarvik Healing Centre. November 1 to December 17, 2026. Open to all Inuit 18 years or older.

If you are interested contact: Ahmed (Intake)
613-402-4218 or [email protected]

Learn more about Mamisarvik here: https://tiontario.ca/programs/mamisarvik-healing-centre

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

For many women, ADHD can present differently and may go unrecognized for years. When those signs are missed, women may instead be inaccurately diagnosed with a mental health
condition.

We need to raise awareness of the different ways ADHD can present in women.

10/06/2026

That’s a wrap on Special Advance Voting for the 2026 Municipal Elections! 27,553 electors cast their ballot at voting places across Ottawa. If you haven’t voted yet, your next opportunity is Advance Voting Day on October 16!

10/06/2026

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re joining the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health in encouraging conversations about mental health and the importance of access to care.

Whether you’re supporting yourself, a family member, a friend or someone in your community, every conversation can make a difference.

10/06/2026

Join us on Wednesday, October 7, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre (102 Greenview Avenue) for the 2026 Aging Well in Ottawa Fall Health Fair.

Older adults and caregivers are invited to connect with local health, wellness, and social service organizations, learn about programs and supports available in Ottawa, and discover resources that can help support healthy aging, independence, and well-being.

Attendees can also access free health screenings from community paramedics, available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability. Light refreshments will be provided, and the first 150 attendees will receive a free gift bag.

For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1091315399904069