On The Road 4 Mental Health

Raising Awareness to the Mental Health and Toxic Drug Crisis

“STEPS TO REMEMBER 2026”

2026 will mark 10 years since British Columbia became the first province to declare a public health emergency. Also, 10 years ago in 2016, Canada’s national count of deaths due to the opioid crisis began, led by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

In 2026, there will be 10 walks to mark the 10 years since British Columbia became the first province to declare a public health emergency and to mark 10 years since a national surveillance system, led by the Public Health Agency of Canada to track opioid deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

Every step we take is for someone who should still be here

Every donation helps ensure that they are not forgotten and that the conversation around mental health and addiction continues to grow

Together, we can honour those who we’ve lost and support those who are still fighting

On the Road 4 Mental Health is an Incorporated Not-For-Profit raising awareness to the mental health and toxic drug crisis.

In Memory of Aric and Madeleine

They had so much to offer the world but both lost their battles for mental health, leaving behind loving families, friends and a world that is now empty of their beautiful souls.


Upcoming Events:

List of events that we are hosting or participating in


On The Road 4 Mental Health 2026


Steps to Remember

May 29, 2026

Niagara Falls to St. Catharines (Niagara Parkway)


May 31, 2026

Welland Canal Trail (Lake Erie to Lake Ontario)


June 12, 2026

Toronto to Ajax


June 14, 2026

Belleville to Napanee


July 4, 2026

Kingston, ON


July 18, 2026

Carleton Place to Arnprior


August 1, 2026

Glen Cairn (Kanata) to Ottawa City Hall


August 14, 2026

Hamilton to Burlington


August 16, 2026

Urban Toronto


August 30, 2026

Orleans to Stittsville


August 31, 2026

International Overdose Awareness Day

Closing Event/Vigil