MONTREAL, October 10, 2024 - As part of World Mental Health Day, Fondation Jeunes en Tête (FJET) and CF Montréal are proud to announce a new collaboration to deepen their impact on youth. The intent of this collaboration is to mobilize and sensitize more teenagers and their families to the importance of mental health.
Actively involved in the community, CF Montréal has been collaborating for over 20 years with various causes to help the development and well-being of young people. To help teenagers flourish, the Foundation teams up with several private, public and community partners, organizations and groups.
“Mental health is an essential pillar in the development of youth, and we firmly believe that sport offers a unique setting to truly transform their lives,” said CF Montréal President and CEO Gabriel Gervais. We are proud to support Fondation Jeunes en Tête’s mission which aligns with our vision: shaping well rounded individuals, not just athletes.”
“Fondation Jeunes en Tête is proud to partner with CF Montréal, a flagship organization in Quebec’s landscape. Our mission to raise teenagers' awareness of mental health issues has resonated with the organization, directly aligning with their values. The Club and its players are role models for young people. Their voices, combined with ours, will expand our mission and increase our impact on the adults of tomorrow,” said Marie-Luce Ouellet, Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Fondation Jeunes en Tête.
In addition to welcoming young ambassadors and friends of the FJET for a VIP evening on September 21st, nearly 100 players from the CF Montréal Pre-Academy and Academy will have the chance to attend awareness workshops offered by Jeunes en Tête to lay the bedrock for a strong mental health.
The two workshops offered by the Foundation will help define various concepts and explore concrete techniques to help them take good care of themselves to face the challenges of everyday life. The aim is to create a safe space for dialogue, so that young people can be aware of and prevent psychological suffering and seek the help they need. Tools and resources for learning about mental health are also available on the CF Montréal website. An article on mental health and sport will also be produced early next year.
About Fondation Jeunes en Tête
For the past 25 years, the mission of Fondation Jeunes en Tête has been to prevent psychological distress among children aged 11 to 18 in Quebec. Through awareness-raising workshops in high schools across the province, and by offering online kits for teens, their families and school staff, the Foundation works to destigmatize, raise awareness and provide the next generation with the tools they need to face life's challenges. With the collaboration of a wide range of experts, Jeunes en Tête develops specific content adapted to the realities of young people, and offers them concrete advice to help them take care of their mental health on a daily basis, and thus face the challenges of adolescence, big or small.
For more information: www.fondationjeunesentete.org
About CF Montréal
Founded in 1992 and having completed its first season in 1993, CF Montréal is a professional soccer club playing in MLS since 2012. It has won the Canadian Championship five times (2008, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021) and reached the final of the Concacaf Champions League in 2015, as well as the quarterfinals in 2009 and 2022. CF Montréal plays its home games at Stade Saputo, a soccer-specific stadium with a capacity of 19,619.
In 2010, the organization established the CF Montréal Academy, a soccer training centre with over 100 players. CF Montréal was the first professional club in North America to offer a sports-study program. The Club's development structure also includes U13 and U14 Pre-Academy teams. The Club's network of Partner Clubs (CIP) and regional programs also enable the Club to reach nearly 1,000 additional U8 to U12 players. The women's program was introduced to the Club's Academy on May 31, 2023.
Through the Montreal Impact Foundation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, CF Montréal is deeply involved in the community. Its mission is to organize and support activities to improve the quality of life of children and families from underserved communities. It notably provides sports facilities to promote physical activity and social integration.
Fondation Jeunes en Tête
Media Relations
Elizabeth Lemay
514-882-5645
elemay@fondationjeunesentete.org
