Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport

What Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport does

The Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS) is a registered charity (Charitable Number 75067 3717 RR001) founded in September 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, that delivers specialized mental health care, education, and research for competitive and high-performance athletes, performing artists, coaches, and sport staff across Canada. Its service model rests on three pillars — collaborative care, education and outreach, and innovative research — and is informed by the proprietary Mental Triad Model, which frames mental health, mental illness, and mental performance as interconnected dimensions used to tailor individualized care plans. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team of 45 practitioners spanning Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Mental Performance Consultants, Medical Doctors, and Psychiatrists, with bilingual francophone capacity, available in-person and virtually nationwide.

The organization operates a hybrid revenue model. The primary commercial stream is fee-for-service clinical care billed directly by practitioners ($225/HR for Psychologists, $175/HR for Psychotherapists/Counsellors/Social Workers, variable fees for Psychiatrists and Medical Doctors covered in part by provincial health plans, Mental Performance Consultants rarely covered by insurance), with payment collected at the end of each session via cash, cheque, or e-transfer. Secondary streams include funded sessions delivered under the Canadian Safe Sport Program partnership with Sport Integrity Canada, and charitable donations and corporate sponsorship channeled into named funds such as the D'Arcy Bush Memorial Fund and the Black Student-Athlete Fund. Education revenue is generated through the Coach Workshop Trilogy and custom workshops delivered on the Thinkific learning platform, available in English and French in 90-minute live or 45-minute self-paced formats.

Distribution is omnichannel and Canada-only, combining self-serve online referrals, phone and email intake, and structured institutional referral pipelines (most notably from Sport Integrity Canada with a 48-hour care-coordination commitment, and from sport organizations including Tennis Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee's Game Plan network). The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a secure virtual care platform for clinical delivery, Squarespace for web presence, and Thinkific for course delivery, with no public API, no proprietary software product, and no AI/ML components identified. The Centre is co-led by Dr. Natalie Durand-Bush (Executive Director; Full Professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Human Kinetics and Director of the SEWP Lab) and Dr. Krista Van Slingerland, with a Board of Directors chaired by Filip Papich.

Name

Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport

Legal name

Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport

Website

https://ccmhs-ccsms.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport is a registered charity founded in 2018 that delivers interdisciplinary mental health care, education, and research for competitive athletes, performing artists, coaches, and sport staff across Canada via 45 practitioners and a virtual national platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sport Mental Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Sport mental health care
• Athlete mental health services
• Sport psychology support
• Performer mental wellness
• Sport-focused therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Mental Health Care: Clients pay practitioners directly at the end of each session. Fees are $225/HR for Psychologists, $175/HR for Psychotherapists, Counsellors, or Social Workers, with variable fees for Psychiatrists (covered by provincial health plan) and Medical Doctors. Mental Performance Consultants are rarely covered by private insurance.
2. Canadian Safe Sport Program Funding: Mental health sessions for eligible individuals involved in the Canadian Safe Sport Program reporting process are funded through the Canadian Safe Sport Program, separate from Game Plan and other CCMHS programs.
3. Charitable Donations and Sponsorship: CCMHS is a registered charity (Charitable number: 75067 3717 RR001) that accepts donations to support mental health care, education, and research. Donation funds include the D'Arcy Bush Memorial Fund and the Black Student-Athlete Fund. Corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities are also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCMHS provides collaborative mental health care, education, and research services for the high-performance sport community in Canada. Services are delivered to athletes, performing artists, coaches, and sport organization staff through a network of 45 practitioners nationwide, using the proprietary Mental Triad Model framework in both English and French, via in-person clinics and virtual delivery.

Product overview

The Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS) is a registered charity providing specialized mental health services for competitive and high-performance athletes, performing artists, coaches, and staff in Canada. The organization operates on three pillars: collaborative care, education and outreach, and innovative research. Its core service is Collaborative Mental Health Care delivered by an interdisciplinary team of 45 practitioners across Canada, utilizing the Mental Triad Model framework. Education offerings include the Coach Workshop Trilogy delivered via Thinkific, covering mental health navigation, self-care, and coaching practice. Research activities focus on sport-specific mental health service delivery models. The CCMHS Care Pathway guides clients from referral through assessment to practitioner-matched care. Special programs include the Safe Sport Mental Health Support partnership with Sport Integrity Canada. All services are available in-person and virtually across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health Care Services Collaborative mental health care delivered to individuals in the high-performance sport community, including athletes, performing artists, coaches, and sport organization staff. Services are provided by a network of 45 practitioners across Canada using the Mental Triad Model framework, delivered in-person at the Orleans, Ontario clinic and virtually across Canada, with bilingual English/French support.
• Education and Outreach Workshops Group workshops and educational sessions on mental health literacy, sport-specific mental health topics, and organizational support, delivered to sport organizations, teams, coaches, and staff. Sessions are delivered in-person and online across Canada.
• Research Services Collaborative research on mental health in the high-performance sport community, supporting evidence-based practice and contributing to the broader knowledge base on athlete and performer mental health.

Quantifiable outcome

• Collaborative approaches successfully applied in sport to improve health outcomes of sport participants
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sport Integrity CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCMHS provides independent and confidential mental health services to individuals involved in the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) reporting process. Services are delivered independently from Sport Integrity Canada. Eligibility is determined by CCMHS, and client names are not shared with the CSSP team. Mental health sessions for eligible individuals are funded through the CSSP. Eligible individuals may access support during the reporting process and for up to two years after a report has closed.
• Tennis CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCMHS partnered with Tennis Canada and the University of Ottawa to develop a comprehensive mental health plan for Tennis Canada athletes. The model is based on the Mental Health Strategy for High Performance Sport in Canada. CCMHS contributes to the three-pillar approach and innovative initiatives as part of Tennis Canada's pioneering mental health strategy.
• Game Plan (Canadian Olympic Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGame Plan is an initiative of the Canadian Olympic Committee. CCMHS practitioners serve as Game Plan advisors and program providers, supporting athlete wellness on and off the field of play. Several CCMHS practitioners are registered Game Plan providers. This partnership is distinct from the Canadian Safe Sport Program funding.
• University of OttawacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCMHS was co-founded by University of Ottawa professors and is closely connected to the SEWP Lab at the University's School of Human Kinetics. The research foundation of CCMHS was developed through doctoral studies within this lab. Dr. Natalie Durand-Bush is a Full Professor at uOttawa.
• Own The PodiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwn The Podium is a partner in the Mental Health Partner Group that developed the Mental Health Strategy for High Performance Sport in Canada, alongside CCMHS, Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, and Game Plan.
• Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPSI Network is a partner in the Mental Health Partner Group that developed the Mental Health Strategy for High Performance Sport in Canada, working alongside CCMHS, Game Plan, and Own The Podium.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Game Plan (Canadian Olympic Committee): Canadian Olympic Committee initiative providing holistic support to high-performance athletes, including mental-health and career services. A core partner of CCMHS with overlapping athlete audiences, though broader in scope and delivered directly by national sport organizations.
• Kids Help Phone: Canada's only 24/7 e-mental-health service for young people, offering phone, text, and live-chat counselling. Comparable as a Canadian non-profit delivering youth mental-health services nationally, though free and crisis-oriented rather than sport-specialized fee-for-service care.
• Bell Let's Talk: Canada's largest mental-health awareness and anti-stigma initiative, funding hundreds of Canadian mental-health programs. Comparable as a major Canadian mental-health brand and funding channel, though focused on awareness and grant-making rather than direct clinical services.
• Own The Podium: National sport organization funding and coordinating Canada's high-performance sport system. A partner in the Mental Health Partner Group alongside CCMHS, with overlapping mandates around high-performance athlete well-being though focused on performance funding rather than clinical care.
• Sport Integrity Canada: National sport governance body administering the Canadian Safe Sport Program. A core strategic partner and funder of CCMHS's Safe Sport mental-health services; comparable as a Canadian sport-ecosystem stakeholder but focused on integrity/conduct rather than clinical delivery.
• Mental Health Commission of Canada: Federal quasi-arm's-length body that develops national mental-health policy, strategy, and programs in Canada. Comparable as a Canadian mental-health thought leader influencing policy and funding ecosystems, though focused on system-level change rather than direct care delivery.

Direct peers

• Athletes for Care: Non-profit organization focused on the holistic health and well-being of current and former professional athletes. Highly comparable to CCMHS in mission (athlete-centered mental and physical wellness) and non-profit funding model, though operating primarily in the U.S.
• Anxiety Canada: Canadian registered charity providing evidence-based anxiety resources, self-help programs, and clinical information. Comparable as a Canadian mental-health non-profit delivering both direct support and educational content, though focused on anxiety rather than the sport community.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Mental Health Association: Canada's most established community-based mental health charity, operating a national network of branches delivering mental health programs, peer support, and research. Comparable as a Canadian mental-health non-profit but broader in mandate (general population) rather than sport-specific.

Emerging players

• The Jed Foundation: U.S.-based non-profit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide among teens and young adults, with a strong collegiate athletics mental-health program. Comparable mission and population (student-athletes/young performers) using a research- and partnership-driven model, though operating primarily in the U.S. rather than Canada.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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