Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters Event 2022-2023 Community Awareness Event

Our annual Mental Health Matters Event will consist of various organizations that will come together to bring awareness to the on-going mental health crisis and shed light on the disconnect we have here in Thunder Bay. This incredible day will be filled with guest speakers, resources provided by local Mental Health and Wellness businesses, Giveaways, and much more.

This event is FREE to members of the public. Due to overhead costs, we are asking businesses/ organizations to pay a small fee to register their place of business. We will be accepting donations at the door for the KMH Foundation which is a nonprofit that supports individuals that cannot afford to access mental health services.

Frequently Asked Questions:

why should i attend the mental health matters event?

Attending this event will provide you with resources and information regarding local mental health and wellness services in Thunder Bay, Ontario. This is important because a friend, coworker or family member can be struggling and by attending this event, you can help change or save their lives.

why should i register my business/organization?

As we all know, there is a disconnect in our community when it comes to mental health and wellness services. This is a great opportunity for you and your business/ organization to attend and network with other local businesses to help bridge the gap in our community.

What type of organizations will be in attendance for this event?

There will be a variety of local businesses/organizations attending this event. From A - Z, you name it, they will be there!

Can i bring my own personal food and drink into the delta hotel?

Due to the health and safety and food and beverage health unit protocols, unfortunately outside food or drink will NOT be permitted during this event. We recommend if you are a business/organization registering for this event that you purchase your tables to-go lunch boxes.

How can my business/ organization support this event?

Great question! Events are expensive to run. Especially when we are trying to raise money for our KMH Foundation which supports individuals who cannot afford mental health services. There are many moving parts which include marketing, venue costs, digital and sound equipment, decor etc. please consider donating to either the KMH Foundation or this event to make this possible for our community.

Lunch Menu Options for Organizations/ Businesses:

Roast Beef, Creamy Brie, Pickles, Onion Jam & Arugula Brioche Bun
Blackened Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Pickled Onion, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato Aioli Whole Wheat Wrap
Vegetable, Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Zucchini, Red Pepper, Grilled Onion & Pesto Aioli Whole Wheat Wrap
Blackened Chicken Power Bowl - Quinoa, kale, Red Radish, Tomato, Falafel, and Picked Onion (Gluten Free)

All to-go lunch boxes include the following: Pasta Salad, Potato Chips, Brownie Bar, and Bottled Water

Please be aware that outside food and drink are prohibited by the Delta Hotel will not be permitted in their building due to health and safety . We recommend purchasing your lunch options through their catering menu below. Prices of boxes are $35.00/ea Gluten Free $40/ea

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Mental Health Matters Event 2021 - Community Awareness Event

Our annual Mental Health Matters event consisted of various organizations that came together to bring awareness to the on-going mental health crisis and shed light on the disconnect we have here in Thunder Bay. Due to the increase in overdoses, sexual assault and drug use in Thunder Bay, we decided to focus on these businesses this year. Due to Covid-19, we had to keep our public health in mind. Our goal is to make this event bigger next year and bring more awareness to the on-going crisis we have in Thunder Bay. There were 187 suspected overdoses reported in July and August 2021, according to our local health unit. This number has grown substantially since 2017. We are in a crisis; we need to talk about it and provide resources for those in need. We hope you will join us next year as we continue to grow this event.

Thank you to the many organizations that accompanied us and made this event possible, a special thanks to all of the inspiring guest speakers, to Beefcake’s Burger Factory for sponsoring our lunches, to Tim Hortons Memorial for sponsoring our beverages, to the community members that stopped by and educated themselves on some of the services and resources available in our community, to tbnewswatch.com and 99.9 The Bay, for spreading awareness and of course to Carolyn Karle and her resilient family and friends, for allowing us to honour her daughter Dayna who unfortunately passed away from a tragic unintentional overdose.