OHL teams up with Canadian Mental Health Association to provide training to athletes

The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division have teamed up this month for a 50-50 raffle to raise funds that will go toward mental health awareness and suicide prevention training for athletes in Ontario.

Running now through Feb. 29, tickets for the raffle cost $10 for five, $20 for 30 and $50 for 100 and can be purchased at www.talktoday5050.com. All proceeds will support the OHL and CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program, presented by Teachers Life. The winning ticket will be drawn March 2.

As part of the Talk Today program, all OHL teams will host a mental health awareness game this month. Game day experiences often have several activities to promote the importance of mental health, including a CMHA-run kiosk on the concourse where fans can learn more about mental health and local community-based services, a ceremonial puck drop with the local CMHA branch, in-arena announcements and videos promoting mental health awareness and local programs, and more.

For more information on game nights, visit the CMHA Ontario website.