Soo Greyhounds to Host Mental Health Awareness Game in Partnership with CMHA
The Soo Greyhounds are teaming up with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Algoma to host a mental health awareness game on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:07 p.m.
The event, presented by Syngenta and Grain Farmers of Ontario, will take place at the GFL Memorial Gardens as the Greyhounds face off against the Saginaw Spirit.
The game day experience will have several features to promote the importance of mental health, including:
• A CMHA-run kiosk on the concourse where fans can learn more about mental health and the organization’s community-based services
• A ceremonial puck drop and photo opportunity with CMHA Algoma
• Public service announcements about mental health and CMHA Algoma
Launched in the 2014-15 season by CMHA Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the Talk Today program addresses the mental health needs of athletes across Canada. The program provides education on mental health and suicide prevention and connects each OHL team with a CMHA mental health coach for ongoing support and resources.
“We feel truly privileged to partner with the Soo Greyhounds in raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Starting these conversations not only benefits our athletes, but all members of our community. Support is available. Best of luck to our team in the remainder of the season!” said Pamela Lefave, Director of Services with CMHA Algoma.
“We’re proud to join forces with CMHA Algoma and our community partners for this important event” said Jeff McClelland, Director of Game Day Operations with the Soo Greyhounds. “This Mental Health Awareness Game is about more than just hockey—it’s about sparking conversations and building a supportive community for our players, fans, and neighbours alike. Our ongoing partnership with the Talk Today program demonstrates our commitment to mental wellness, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to GFL Memorial Gardens on February 12th to stand together for mental health.”
For more information on the Talk Today program, visit www.talktoday.ca.
For more information on the Canadian Mental Health Association – Algoma Branch, visit https://ssm-algoma.cmha.ca/
Ticket Info:
Tickets for the game are still available, for ticket information, visit www.gflgardens.ca/greyhounds or stop by the SK Group Box Office during business hours. The SK Group Box office is open Monday – Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturdays from 10am – 2pm and 10am through to game time on game days.
About Syngenta:
Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies, comprised of Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world-class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group with 49,000 people in more than 100 countries working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan, we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy, and partnering for impact.
About Grain Farmers of Ontario:
Grain Farmers of Ontario is the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers. The crops they grow cover over 6 million acres of farmland across the province, generate over $4.1 billion in production value, result in over $18 billion in economic output and are responsible for over 75,000 jobs in the province.
About Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario:
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is a not-for-profit, charitable organization funded by the provincial Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. We work to improve the lives of all Ontarians through leadership, collaboration and continual pursuit of excellence in community-based mental health and addictions services. Our vision is a society that embraces and invests in the mental health of all people. We are a trusted advisor to government, contributing to health systems development through policy formulation and recommendations that promote positive mental health. Our 30 local CMHA branches, together with community-based mental health and addictions service providers across the province, serve approximately 500,000 Ontarians each year.
About the Ontario Hockey League:
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 330 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2023-24, resulting in a collective investment of over $3.9 million by OHL member teams.
