The Chatham Maroons are lacing their skates to help promote local mental health support.
The team is partnering with the United Way of Chatham-Kent to create a promotional video for Be Safe, a free mobile app that connects those in crisis to local resources.
"We are excited by the Maroons’ commitment to mental health,” said Public Health Educator Cathy De Bresser-Knowler. “Their participation sends a powerful message and will extend our reach into the community, showing that it’s OK to reach out. Mental health affects us all, and we know the need continues to be high in C-K."
The app launched earlier this year in Chatham-Kent. The project is part of a network of nonprofit and healthcare professionals called the Mental Health Table.
The app makes it easier for everyone, especially youth and their families to get the help they need.
It's available for Apple and Android device users and is easy to use. Residents can download the app at besafeapp.ca.
Funding for the app has been provided by Women United, an affinity group of the United Way of Chatham-Kent.
