The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) and four local branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) are pleased to announce their partnership in Talk Today, one of the most comprehensive mental health education programs for amateur sports in Canada. Talk Today, is aimed at helping the 300 players in the NOJHL, as well […]Continue readingNOJHL, CMHA branches launch Talk Today partnership; suicide-awareness, mental health training coming for 300 players
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Talk Today spreads west
CMHA BC and the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) launched Talk Today, a program to enhance the mental health of young athletes, on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The program pairs all 17 BCHL teams with a local CMHA branch in order to provide training, outreach and mental health and addictions support for players. This is the second […]Continue readingTalk Today spreads west
BC Hockey League and Canadian Mental Health Association partner to launch Talk Today
Vancouver, British Columbia—Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) BC Division and the BC Hockey League (BCHL) today announced a new partnership and launch of an initiative called Talk Today. Talk Today is a mental health education program designed for BCHL players and their supporters to learn about mental health and increase their skills in order to help […]Continue readingBC Hockey League and Canadian Mental Health Association partner to launch Talk Today
Talk Today looks to make strides in year two
With the first puck now dropped for the 2015-16 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, CMHA Ontario has even more goals for the Talk Today program. The new season marks the second year of Talk Today – a partnership between CMHA Ontario and the OHL that promotes the mental health of young athletes and raises awareness about suicide […]Continue readingTalk Today looks to make strides in year two
One year after tragedy struck the hockey world, some positives emerge
Friends of Terry Trafford spoke to the Toronto Sun and QMI media chain recently to commemorate the one year-anniversary of the young man’s death. They spoke of his passion for the game and his endearing qualities, but also how his death by suicide sparked change that can benefit other young men playing competitively in the Ontario […]Continue readingOne year after tragedy struck the hockey world, some positives emerge
CMHA’s Talk Today initiative with Ontario Hockey League maintains momentum
Talk Today, the mental health support program developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), continues to make waves with fans in arenas across the province. Three more CMHA branches and partnering OHL clubs have hosted game-day events recently to reduce stigma and discrimination and raise awareness about […]Continue readingCMHA’s Talk Today initiative with Ontario Hockey League maintains momentum
CMHA WWD and Guelph Storm team up for mental health awareness
It is well known that players in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) need to be in peak physical condition, but what is less appreciated is the importance of their mental health. OHL players are under a tremendous amount of stress and pressure to succeed and to be the best. So, it’s not surprising that young […]Continue readingCMHA WWD and Guelph Storm team up for mental health awareness
Start Talking Cup brings mental health awareness to Simcoe County
When the minor midget ‘AAA’ Barrie Colts and the North Central Predators took to the ice recently, the game had a slightly different focus than the matches they typically play. Competing for the inaugural Start Talking Cup, the teams also played to help raise awareness for mental health. The game aimed to combat stigma associated with […]Continue readingStart Talking Cup brings mental health awareness to Simcoe County
CMHA Ontario reaches new audiences at unique conference
Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario found herself in different company at the 7th Annual Prime Time Sports Management Conference and Trade Show in Toronto on November 17, 2014. Quenneville was invited to participate in a panel discussion about risk management and crisis avoidance. Joining her on the panel was a professional player […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario reaches new audiences at unique conference
Talk Today announcement makes news
Talk Today, the new mental health and suicide awareness program launched by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has generated significant social media buzz and received national and province-wide media exposure, helping both organizations spread the news about the importance of mental health and elimination of stigma and discrimination. […]Continue readingTalk Today announcement makes news