ⓘ THE CCMHS PROVIDES CANADA-WIDE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES. THE CCMHS DOES NOT PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE GO TO YOUR NEAREST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM, OR CALL 9-1-1, THE TOLL FREE 24H CRISIS LINE AT 1-866-996-0991, OR 9-8-8 (CANADA'S SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE) FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. THE CCMHS TEAM WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSESS YOU ONCE YOUR SYMPTOMS HAVE BEEN STABILIZED.

Who Is Eligible

The CCMHS provides mental health services to competitive and high-performance athletes, performing artists, coaches, and staff who meet the following eligibility criteria.

Age

Must be 16 years of age or older. Some exceptions can be made for younger athletes.

Citizenship

Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Participation

Must participate in or be affiliated with a sport or performance domain (ex. dance) at a competitive or high-performance level.

Mental Health

Must be experiencing mental health challenges.

How to Refer

Referrals to the CCMHS are easy. We accept self-referrals from athletes, performing artists, coaches, staff as well as external referrals from healthcare practitioners and other allies (e.g., parent, partner, teammate, coach, teacher, physician, sport organization).Referrals can be made online, by email, or by phone. Click on the button below to complete the self-referral or external referral form.

  1. ONLINE AT WWW.CCMHS-CCSMS.CA/REFER

  2. BY EMAIL AT CARE@CCMHS-CCSMS.CA

  3. BY PHONE AT 833.GO.CCMHS | 833.462.2647

SELF REFERRAL FORM
EXTERNAL REFERRAL FORM

CCMHS CARE Pathway

Clients who are referred to the CCMHS will go through an intake assessment with one of our Care Coordinators.

Clients will be asked to sign a consent form to receive services and allow the CCMHS mental health care team to access and share relevant documents and session notes, permitting the integration and continuity of care on which the CCMHS prides itself. Extended support networks (e.g., members of Integrated Support Team) can and will only be contacted and/or involved in the care process if clients wish them to be and if they consent to this.

Clients who meet CCMHS eligibility criteria will be assigned to a team of practitioners who will provide mental health care. Those who do not meet eligibility criteria will be referred to resources in the mental health or sport community. Providing evidenced-informed and sport/performance-focused care is of the utmost priority at the CCMHS.

Mental Health Support for Safe Sport Participants

In partnership with Sport Integrity Canada

The Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS) provides independent and confidential mental health services to individuals involved in the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) reporting process.

These services are delivered independently from Sport Integrity Canada. Eligibility is determined by the CCMHS, and the names of individuals receiving support are not shared with the CSSP team.

Who can access support?

This program is available to:

  • Individuals who have experienced maltreatment in sport and have submitted a report to the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) where Sport Integrity Canada has jurisdiction

  • Individuals who have been reported to the CSSP for potentially engaging in prohibited behaviour where Sport Integrity Canada has jurisdiction

You must be 16 years of age or older to access services through this program.

If you are under 16, please contact us and we will help connect you with appropriate supports.

When can support be accessed?

Eligible individuals may apply for support:

  • During the reporting process

  • For up to two years after a report has closed

We recognize that the impact of sport-related harm can arise at different times, and support remains available beyond the conclusion of the reporting process.

How to apply

You do not need a referral from Sport Integrity Canada.

To access services:

  1. Complete the CCMHS self-referral form

  2. Include your CSSP report number

  3. A Care Coordinator will contact you within 48 hours






    Individuals may also be referred through the CSSP team.

SELF REFERRAL FORM

Funding

Mental health sessions for eligible individuals are funded through the Canadian Safe Sport Program.

These services are separate from Game Plan and other CCMHS programs.

LEarn more

For more information, please visit:
https://sportintegrity.ca/mental-health-services-program