Pathways | Talk Today - Mental Health Education for Athletes and their Supporters

Talk Today - Mental Health Education for Athletes and their Supporters

Healthcare Providers, Mental Health - Adult & Senior, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Talk Today is a mental health education program designed to help athletes and their supporters learn about mental health and to help support players who may be struggling or at risk of suicide.

Help athletes connect with the mental health supports and resources they need to thrive.

Talk Today consists of several components:

Mental Health Navigators: A local CMHA liaison helps connect players to community supports and works with their local teams to promote mental health awareness in their community.
Bounce Back for Youth: This effective skills-based CMHA program is available to help players who are experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression or anxiety
Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Training for Players and Supporters: CMHA offers each team Mental Health and Addictions 101 presentations and safeTALK suicide prevention training, as well as safeTALK training for general managers, coaches, referees, parents, and others who support players
Talk Today Community Events: Each team hosts a Talk Today event at one of their games to show their support for mental health and raise funds for CMHA mental health programs in their community

604-688-3234

Toll Free: 1-800-555-8222

Public email: info@cmha.bc.ca

Website: https://cmha.bc.ca/programs-services...

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost