The Bell Heroes for Change Golf Classic raised more than $110,000 for the mental health and addictions programs at Health Sciences North.
“The Bell Heroes for Change Golf Classic was a tremendous success on many counts,” said Mary Lou Hussak, executive director of the Health Sciences North Foundation, in a press release. “We would like to thank Bell, Andrew Jensen and the golfers, sponsors and volunteers for their support of the growth of Mental Health and Addictions Programs in our community through their participation in this year’s tournament.”
Andrew Jensen, a pro golfer and honorary chair of the tournament, shared his passion for raising awareness about mental health as he spoke about his own experience to a full house at the Idylwylde Golf & Country Club following a successful day on the course.
“On behalf of Bell Let’s Talk, I am delighted to have been part of the Bell Heroes for Change Golf Classic to support Health Sciences North,” Jensen said. “Together, we are helping more people in Northern Ontario get access to the mental health care they need close to home, which can make such a difference in their lives.”
All proceeds raised from the Bell Heroes for Change Golf Classic will support Health Sciences North’s mental health and addictions programs. The hospital's mental health and addictions programs deliver integrated community and hospital-based services to individuals of all ages, in individual, group and family-based care models at eight locations.
Mental health and addictions professionals provide assessments, treatments, support and consultations to tens of thousands of northerners each year.
