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Taekwondo Canada becomes first National Sport Organization to pilot CMHA Ontario’s sports mental health program, Talk Today

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Toronto – Taekwondo Canada and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario, are announcing a new partnership to pilot the Talk Today program. Talk Today is one of the most comprehensive mental health programs for amateur sports in Canada. Through this partnership, Taekwondo Canada will become the first National Sport Organization (NSO) to pilot the […]Continue readingTaekwondo Canada becomes first National Sport Organization to pilot CMHA Ontario’s sports mental health program, Talk Today

Research shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes

(Toronto, March 8, 2021) – New research is highlighting the positive impact of Talk Today, a mental health awareness and education program that supports the mental health of hockey players and reduces the risk of suicide across the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The report, Supporting athlete mental health: An evaluation of Talk Today, showed overwhelming […]Continue readingResearch shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes

OHL teams offer mental health tips during Talk Today month

In recognition of February as Talk Today month across the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), several OHL clubs are posting their mental health tips on social media. Under normal circumstances, all OHL clubs host a mental health awareness game in February in partnership with their local Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branch. Due to the pandemic, […]Continue readingOHL teams offer mental health tips during Talk Today month

Fifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today sport and mental health program

(Regina, Nov. 2, 2020) – The Fifth Line Foundation has joined forces with the National Hockey League (NHL) Foundation and together will commit more than $1.2 million to make a leading mental health awareness and suicide prevention program available to all Jr. A hockey players in Canada. The support allows the Canadian Junior Hockey League […]Continue readingFifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today sport and mental health program

OHL Talk Today 50/50 Winning Number

The inaugural Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Talk Today 50/50 winning number is A-2302329. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and for your support of athlete mental health! If you have the winning ticket, please contact us at talktoday@ontario.cmha.ca or 416-815-8666.Continue readingOHL Talk Today 50/50 Winning Number

NHL goaltender Robin Lehner speaks out on mental health in award acceptance speech

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner gave an emotional acceptance speech on mental health upon receiving the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy at the 2019 NHL Awards Wednesday evening. Lehner won the award based on a vote by the Professional Hockey Writers Association as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication […]Continue readingNHL goaltender Robin Lehner speaks out on mental health in award acceptance speech

CMHA Ontario honours the Ontario Hockey League for leadership in mental health education and awareness

(Toronto, April 1, 2019) – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has presented its first-ever Talk Today Partnership Award to the Ontario Hockey League in recognition of the OHL’s exemplary support in raising mental health awareness among its athletes, team staff, families and communities. OHL Commissioner David Branch accepted the award on behalf of the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario honours the Ontario Hockey League for leadership in mental health education and awareness

February is Talk Today month across the CHL

Throughout February, clubs across the Canadian Hockey League are hosting mental health awareness games in partnership with their local Canadian Mental Health Association branches in recognition of Talk Today month. As part of their participation in Talk Today, all teams in the Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League host […]Continue readingFebruary is Talk Today month across the CHL

Canadian Hockey League celebrates Talk Today month

It’s OK to ask for help. That’s the message being shared throughout the month of February at Canadian Hockey League (CHL) games across the country.  CHL teams are hosting mental health awareness games as part of Talk Today, one of Canada’s most comprehensive mental health/sport-related programs. Each Talk Today game features: A kiosk run by a […]Continue readingCanadian Hockey League celebrates Talk Today month

Talk Today branches out with new awareness games

CMHA Sault Ste. Marie and CMHA Kenora led Talk Today into unchartered territory by helping host awareness games in post-secondary and high school environments.  CMHA Sault Ste. Marie teamed up with the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Sault College, while CMHA Kenora joined forces with a Kenora Catholic District School Board during a hockey […]Continue readingTalk Today branches out with new awareness games