Make Some Noise for Mental Health

Created and implemented in 2015 by the SAIT Trojans Outreach Program, Make Some Noise for Mental Health has grown into an ACAC conference-wide awareness campaign to break stigmas around mental health. By involving student-athletes, Make Some Noise for Mental Health intends to promote mental health awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health concerns.  

 

The award-winning campaign expanded to the 17 ACAC member institutions and 15 Albertan and Saskatchewan communities in 2016 with the help of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Alberta Division to connect those experiencing mental illness and those who are impacted by mental illness with the support they need.

 

"The involvement of RBC as the presenting partner, and continued support of CMHA Alberta and the CMHA Alberta Regional Offices has been absolutely pivotal in expanding the profile and scope of this important ACAC initiative. We simply cannot thank both organizations enough for lending their influential voices to the ACAC's efforts to make more noise about mental health." - Mark Kosak, ACAC Chief Executive Officer. 

 

 

 

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MSN Champions

2022 MSN Champions

MSN Champions: The Lethbridge College Kodiaks four-week mental health awareness campaign, led by the Kodiaks Leadership Council (KLC), featured highlights like The Kodiaks Tribune—a platform for student-athletes to share experiences. The campaign reached over 3,500 Instagram users and included information sessions on campus mental health services.

MSN Second Place: The Portage College Voyageurs showcased their dedication to MSN through on-campus mental health sessions, giveaways, and positive promotion on campus, in the community, and across social media channels.

Draw prize winners were the Medicine Hat Rattlers Women’s Volleyball team and the University of Alberta - Augustana Vikings.

Winter 2023 MSN Champions

MSN Champions: The Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves put in a lot of effort to promote mental health awareness and raise funds for their Mental Health Services Department. They successfully organized events such as a student-led march and rally, a bike-a-thon, and an MSN game day that effectively promoted their cause. Additionally, they produced several high-quality videos that garnered attention on social media. Their connection with local mental health resources also shows a promising future. Congratulations to the Wolves on a truly inspiring campaign.

MSN Second Place: The Olds College Broncos for their excellent performance as the second-place winners of the campaign. Their "A Beer For Sam" initiative and Health and Wellness Department will be receiving a $1000 cheque. The Broncos' campaign was primarily deployed through their social media channels, showcasing the mental health strategies of their student-athletes and promoting unity in their community. They also featured a guest speaker from mental health organizations at every MSN game day event they hosted.

Fall 2023 MSN Champions

MSN Champions: Red Deer Polytechnic's comprehensive initiative, spanning diverse on-campus events, game days, and impactful social media, marks them as MSN Champions. Their commitment extends to donating the cash prize to the Students’ Association Food Bank, showcasing community impact.

MSN Second Place: The NAIT Ooks excelled with a dynamic MSN campaign, utilizing a two-phase strategy that attracted 50-100 students per session. Their "Neon at NAIT" game days sparked dialogue, fostering athlete openness and unity—deserving cash prize recipients.