London Knights to Host Mental Health Awareness Game in Partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association

Jan 24, 2025

The London Knights have partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services for a mental health awareness game on February 4, 6:30 pm when the Knights take on the Kitchener Rangers at Canada Life Place.

The game day experience will have several features to promote the importance of mental health, including the 50/50 draw. Proceeds will go towards mental health services in London.

This mental health awareness game is part of the London Knights’ ongoing partnership with CMHA Thames Valley and its Talk Today program.

Since its launch in 2014, Talk Today has provided an important opportunity to address the mental health needs of hockey players and other athletes across Canada. From 2014 through the 2022-23 season, nearly 8,600 individuals have received mental health and suicide awareness training through the program. The vast majority of individuals trained are athletes (7,598), but coaches (381), staff (217), billets and parents (400) have also participated in training, helping to create a culture of openness within athlete support networks.

The key piece of the Talk Today program has been to educate players about mental health and suicide prevention. Each team is also linked to a CMHA mental health coach, who provides support and mental health resources to individuals in need.

Tickets for the game are still available. For ticket information, head to canadalifeplace.com/events/category/london-knights

For more information on the Talk Today program, visit www.talktoday.ca.