Dare To Be Vulnerable (DTBV) is a Canadian not for profit social enterprise with a simple but powerful mission: changing the way we think about our mental health.

Since 2023, DTBV has brought together more than 2,500 community members and nearly 100 courageous speakers through 23 inspiring events across Ottawa. Our programs create safe, judgment free spaces where people share real stories, build meaningful connections, and learn practical tools to strengthen their mental health.

From our signature Phoenix Rising full day experience to our Courageous Conversations series, every DTBV event is designed to remind people that none of us are meant to do life alone. We believe vulnerability is not weakness. It is courage in action.

Together, we are building a movement where conversations become connection, connection becomes hope, and hope changes lives.