The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recently released new guidelines on lower-risk gambling. Rideauwood welcomes the guidelines and invites you to take a
Rideauwood is pleased to join Youth Justice Ontario, which is a provincial association representing over 50 agencies that provide services youth in the youth justice
A recent Canada-wide study conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association in partnership with researchers from the University of British Columbia has found that two
Orléans Health Hub will bring together specialized clinics and services from Montfort Hospital, CHEO, Bruyère and community service providers under one roof.
Dr. Tim Simboli, executive director of the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association
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 adding more mental health and addiction services in Ottawa
Adolescents who intentionally harm themselves by poisoning or injuring themselves are at risk for repeated self-harm or suicide.
Rideauwood Achieves a Major Milestone – Accreditation with Commendation
Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services is excited to announce that it has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by Accreditation Canada, an independent, not-for-profit organization that sets quality and safety in health care, accrediting health organizations in Canada and around the world.
Staying Healthy for the Holidays – Part Two
Holiday pressure can make taking good care of ourselves difficult, but it’s not impossible. Below are tips to support all of us in prioritizing our self-care, and reducing the opportunities for problematic, short-term coping strategies.
Staying Healthy for the Holidays – Part One
Most of us will experience some increase in stress over the holidays even if it is an exciting and positive time. This is why it can be very helpful to know about, and understand how to use, harm reduction.
During COVID-19, Rideauwood has partnered with other agencies through CounsellingConnect to help youth, young adults and adults who are dealing with substance use issues, or other problematic behaviour such as gambling and gaming or supporting a friend/family member who is. If you are interested in a single session to explore these issues, help is just a click away.
