Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health

The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care, teaching and research hospitals. Our mandate is simple: to help more people living with mental illness and substance use disorders into recovery faster. 

We combine our specialized mental health care, advocacy, research, and education to transform the lives of people living with complex and treatment-resistant mental illness. 

Our Institute of Mental Health Research, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, brings together leading mental health professionals, scientists, and technology to gain a deeper understanding of the brain, and investigate innovative approaches to preventing and treating mental illness. 

The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that help support the work of The Royal. It brings together community leaders and mental health advocates to advance mental health research and education.