About

The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Their primary goal is to expedite the recovery process for individuals living with mental illness. By combining specialized mental health care, advocacy, research, and education, The Royal strives to transform the lives of those with complex and treatment-resistant mental illness. Affiliated with the University of Ottawa, The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research conducts valuable research in the field. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health plays a crucial role in raising funds to support The Royal’s work. Additionally, The Royal actively promotes awareness through initiatives like the You Know Who I Am campaign and the DIFD youth initiative.

Services:

    •    Specialized mental health care

    •    Advocacy for individuals with mental illness

    •    Research in the field of mental health

    •    Education and training programs

    •    Fundraising through The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health

    •    Awareness building campaigns such as the You Know Who I Am campaign and the DIFD youth initiative