Hitmen and CMHA Team up to Raise Awareness About Mental Health
February 24, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Calgary Region are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during Sunday's home game at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Hitmen game against the Brandon Wheat Kings on Feb. 25 at 4:00 p.m. will feature:
A CMHA run kiosk on the concourse behind section 227 so fans can learn more about mental health
Videos featuring Hitmen players and coaches talking about the importance of mental health
Public address announcements about mental health
The awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment by the Hitmen and CMHA - Calgary Region to implement Talk Today. Talk Today provides mental health support to players and raises awareness about mental health and suicide prevention throughout communities across the Western Hockey League.
A key piece of the Talk Today program has been to educate players about mental health and suicide prevention. Every team has received mental health training specific to suicide prevention. Each team is also now linked to a CMHA Mental Health Coach, who provides support and mental health resources to individuals in need.
"We're extremely grateful to partner with the Calgary Hitmen to host Talk Today to increase public awareness and to promote mental health in this community", said Laureen MacNeil, Executive Director of CMHA - Calgary Region. "The Calgary Hitmen players and coaches are seen as leaders in the Calgary community. Through their leadership and initiative in completing the Talk Today program, not only will the players and coaches be encouraged to speak openly about mental health and suicide, those who look up to the Hitmen will know that they are not alone if they are struggling."
Following the game it's the annual Dodge Skate with the Hitmen where fans can take to the ice for a 60 minute family skate and autograph session with the entire team. The skate is FREE with a game ticket. All participants under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
Hitmen single game tickets are available at Ticketmaster and the Scotiabank Saddledome box office. Order online at HitmenHockey.com or by phone at 1-855-985-5000.Â
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