CCMHS Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport: Vital Resource for Athletes
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- Feb 6, 2024
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AEO Sports Clothing wishes to present and share with our followers an important resource for Canadian athletes. Founded in 2017, the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS) a registered charity, is dedicated to fostering the mental health and performance of competitive and high-performance athletes, coaches, performing artists, and support staff. Their mission in one word: vital. Learn more about the CCMHS in this article.
“Athletes and coaches face the same mental health risks as the general population. However, they are confronted by unique challenges that require a specialized mental health care approach.”
— CCMHS
WHY WE EXIST
Below are reality checks that have led us to create the CCMHS. No one is immune to mental health challenges and mental illness, including athletes, coaches, performing artists, and support staff. The CCMHS has as its mandate to provide high quality and evidence-informed services and resources to clients in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
MENTAL HEALTH IS NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
MENTAL HEALTH IS MORE THAN THE ABSENCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS
MENTAL HEALTH AFFECTS EVERYONE, INCLUDING SPORT PARTICIPANTS
SPORT PARTICIPANTS MAY FACE MORE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES THAN THE GENERAL POPULATION
SPORT PARTICIPANTS HAVE UNIQUE NEEDS THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL BARRIERS OFTEN PREVENT SPORT PARTICIPANTS FROM SEEKING HELP
“Our logo captures the spirit of our interdisciplinary team of leaders, the diverse mental health states that our clientele can experience, and the integrated mental health services we offer. It embodies unity, support, teamwork, continuity, and change. The colour gold in the logo represents compassion, courage, passion, wisdom, and success.”
— CCMHS
For a summary of
Who we Are,
What we Do,
Who we Serve,
Our Standards of Care,
Our Programs, and
How to Contact Us,
Download the CCMHS brochure by clicking on the button below:
Source : CCMHS
Suicide prevention support resources
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide:
Call or text 9-8-8.
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers support that is:
bilingual
trauma-informed
culturally appropriate
available to anyone in Canada
If you think about suicide
or worry for a loved one,
agents are available
to help you:
Call Toll-free :
1-866-277-3553
Texto :
535353
Chat, information and tools :
Resources for Athletes
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORT
Call Toll-Free :
1-833-GO-CCMHS
1-833-462-2647
Visit :
To find out more or
to get involved with
the CCSMS, please
send us an email to:
