Calgary Hitmen announce mental health awareness game on Feb. 1 – CTV News Calgary
Calgary Hitmen announce mental health awareness game on Feb. 1
The Calgary Hitmen will be hosting a special mental health awareness game next month.
The team has partnered with the Calgary arm of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Calgary) to promote the importance of good mental health during its Feb. 1 game againstConnor Bedard andthe Regina Pats.
“Most people who are living with a mental illness see their first symptoms before the age of 18,” said Sara Jordan, executive director of CMHA Calgary.
“So being able to help these young athletes develop skills on how to help themselves and others regarding mental health and suicide prevention is incredibly beneficial to them and our community.
Our Peer Support program services can be accessed over the phone at 403-297-1402 or through email at peer@cmha.calgary.ab.ca. We have teamed up with other Calgary agencies to help Calgarians quickly and easily access various counselling and social supports. Visit www.communityconnectyyc.ca, where you can book online for our Suicide Bereavement and Family Support Counselling, and other supports. If you prefer to still book through us, please phone (403-297-1708), or email (counsellingintake@cmha.calgary.ab.ca).