Participate in Mental Health Week 2013
Theme: Celebrate the Creative Journey!
May 5-11, 2013, various locations
Loads of events, lots of ways to be involved, learn, and share your stories.
Visit the website: http://www.mhweekottawa.ca/index.html
Follow on Twitter: @MHWeekOttawa
Facebook: MentalHealthWeekOttawa
Sunday, May 5, Registration - 1:30 p.m; Walk – 2:00 p.m.
Peace of Minds Walk
Sponsored by the Schizophrenia Society
Location: Trolley Station, Britannia Park, 2805 Carling Ave
Open to all. Register to walk and/or pledge a walker at
http://tinyurl.com/PeaceofMindsWalk
More information: Shelia Deighton,
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Tuesday, May 7, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Move. Create. Discover - Dance Workshop with Hannah Beach
Sponsored by Family Services Ottawa
Free. Limited registration.
Location: Ottawa Salus, 2000 Scott St.
Register with Tim Deslippe, (613) 725-3601, ext 149,
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Wednesday, May 8, 2:00 p.m.
Propeller Dance performance
Sponsored by The Royal.
Free. Open to all.
Location: Winter Garden, The Royal
More information: Judith Haney,
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Wednesday, May 8, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
SafeTALK - Suicide Prevention Training Sponsored by Youth Net/Reseau Ado
Free. Limited registration. For youth only.
Location: CHEO, 401 Smyth Rd.
Register with Faron Gogo
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Thursday, May 9, 2:00-4:00, Doors open at 1:00
The River Runs, The Salus Big Bucket Band's Documentary Premiere and Concert
Sponsored by Ottawa Salus
$10 for public. Subsidies available.
Location: The Mayfair, 1074 Bank St More information: Megan Piercey Monafu, 613-565-6822,
Friday, May 10th – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Creative Journey Arts Vernissage
Sponsored by Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa
Location: Arts Court Lobby and Courtroom, 2 Daly Ave.
Free. Open to all. To show your art, contact Christine Gagné, 613-737-7791
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Friday, May 10th - 6:30 to 9:30
BBQ/DJ Dance
Sponsored by A Post-Psychiatric Leisure Experience (APPLE).
Open to all. $2.00 at the door.
Location: Bronson Centre, Mac Hall, 211 Bronson Ave
More information: William Ayotte,
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Inspire 2013 Youth event
Sponsored by YouthNet and Shopify
DJ/Graffiti/mentoring/anything but the kitchen sink experience.
Limited space: 80 teens
Register at www.inspire2013.ca
More information: Faron Gogo, , (613) 738-3915
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Saturday, May 11th - 10am to 2pm
Dundonald Park Re-opening Celebration
Sponsored by Somerset West Community Health Centre
Free. Open to all.
Location: Dundonald Park, Somerset West at Bay St.
More information: Elizabeth Chin, 613-233-4443,
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Saturday, May 11, noon – 4:00 p.m.
Mad About the Arts (Court)
Film, art, music, open mic fun!
Sponsored by Arts Court and the Canadian Film Institute
Free. Open to all.
Location: Arts Court, Courtroom, Library and Studio, 2 Daly Ave.
To participate contact: Heather Bruce, 613-729-5832,