Following a successful launch during Mental Health Awareness Week and a phenomenal inaugural Hike To Heal event where we raised just shy of $5000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association – York -Simcoe, FIHT is ready to mobilize and get to work doing all the things we need to do to make a difference in the mental health space and we need your help!
FIHT’s mission is “To live in a world where mental wellness is a priority for ourselves and others and nobody falls through the cracks.” To fulfill this mission, our mandate is 3-fold:
- Raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health, while creating a sense of community within the Industry where we can share stories, challenges, successes, tips and support so that no one ever has to feel alone. Because let’s face it, sometimes we could all use a friend.
- Create a digital network platform to connect people to resources within their communities. Through our research and our own personal struggles, when identifying where the gaps are in the mental health space, it was evident that finding and accessing resources was the biggest pain point for most. Whether personally struggling or supporting loved ones with mental health challenges, the journey is difficult enough on it’s own. Trying to find help shouldn’t be this difficult too.
- Raise funds to support mental health charities and organizations within our communities across Canada. By hosting fundraising events, partnering with Corporate friends and through individual donations, we strive to direct proceeds to where (and when) they are needed most.
And we can’t do it without you!
As a not-for-profit organization, FIHT is reliant upon volunteers to help us achieve our mission. If you’re passionate about mental health, and if you believe:
- Everyone deserves mental wellness
- Everyone should have access to the resources they need
- That there is power in community
- And that no-one should ever have to feel alone
Then we want to hear from you! We are looking for 20-30 individuals with varying degrees of skill to help us live into our mission. In addition to these individuals, who will form a variety of committees, we are looking for some specific people and skills to fill the roles of treasurer and website developer.
We will be hosting a virtual session on July 24th from 4:30-5:30PMEST for everyone interested in becoming a part of this phenomenal organization. If this sounds like you, then click here to register!
We are so excited to continue the momentum with YOU and drive real change for ourselves, our families, our friends, our industry and our communities. Looking forward to seeing you on the 24th!
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