Record #: BRU0812
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 07 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

A comprehensive mental health program aimed at promoting and spreading awareness of mental health for young athletes. The program includes evidence-based mental health and suicide awareness workshops and fosters partnerships between participating sports organizations and local branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

Goals and Objectives:

  • Encourage open discussion and raise awareness about mental health and suicide within the sports community and the public.
  • Promote the mental health of young athletes and spread awareness about the benefits of positive mental health throughout the Grey Bruce community.

This program takes place at various locations in Bruce and Grey Counties.

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Program times vary
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Coach, teacher or administrator for high school students, post-secondary students and/or minor sports teams (also appropriate for summer camps, etc.).
Application For more information, contact Jackie Ralph, Youth Awareness and Education Supervisor, by telephone at 519-371-3642 (Toll-Free at 1-888-451-2642) ext. 1216 or by email at jralph@cmhagb.org.
Languages English
Fees No set fee for this program, however, donations to the Youth Awareness and Education programs in care of CMHA Grey Bruce are appreciated.

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
1024 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 2H7
Physical Access Partially Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-371-3642 ext 1216
Toll Free Phone 1-888-451-2642 ext 1216, 1-888-451-CMHA ext 1216
Fax 519-371-6485
Website greybruce.cmha.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmhagb
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmhagb
Primary Contact Jackie Ralph, Program Coordinator; Email: jralph@cmhagb.org
Mailing Address 1024 2nd Ave E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 2H7

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