Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch - CMHA Ottawa - Post-Suicide Support Team
Phone Numbers: 613-737-7791
TTY: 613-737-9480
Fax: 613-737-7644
Email: general@cmhaottawa.ca
Website: ottawa.cmha.ca
Address:
311 McArthur Ave, Suite 301
Ottawa, ON
K1L 8M3
Intersection: Vanier Pkwy and McArthur Ave
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Dr. Susan Farrell - Chief Executive Officer
executivedirector@cmhaottawa.ca
Public Contacts: Nikki Swenson-Hewitt - Intensive Case Manager
613-737-7791 ext 156 * nswenson@cmhaottawa.ca
Helen Gottfried-UnRuh, Dania Versailles - Directors, Clinical Services
613-737-7791 ext 171 * hgottfried@cmhaottawa.ca
Service Description: Group debriefing for persons who have been affected by the loss of a person who has died by suicide * a group process for individuals who are not family members who may not be served by existing programs * It may be a co-worker, clients, a community member, a neighbor, etc.

A support session is a structured, one- to two-hour group session * offers a safe, confidential setting where the emphasis is on sharing thoughts, feelings and experiences * Group members learn about stress reactions and community resources, and are reassured that their response to the event is natural

Supported by the Ottawa Suicide Prevention Coalition



Fees: Donation * Honorariums are accepted
Application: Call or visit website for more information
Eligibility / Target Population: Participation in a debriefing is open to pre-teens, teens, adults and seniors
Languages: English ; French
Area Served: Ottawa (City of)
See Also: Suicide
Last Updated: 8/18/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=210987

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