GUELPH/CMEDIA: Homewood Health, reportedly Canada’s leader in mental health and addiction services, and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) have announced a new four-year partnership to help support Team Canada athletes, COC employees, and their families.
Through the Team Canada Impact Agenda, COC is committed to making sport safe, inclusive, and barrier-free so more young people can play and stay in sport.
“The Canadian Olympic Committee is committed to fostering a sport system that is safe and inclusive, and that puts the health and wellbeing of athletes first…valuable partnership, and we’re thrilled to have Homewood Health join Team Canada on the road to Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028,” David Shoemaker, CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee reported saying.
“At Homewood Health, we believe that mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand,” said Jagoda Pike , President and CEO of Homewood Health. “Like all Canadians, athletes can face challenges in their day-to-day lives. This partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee is an opportunity to provide athletes, COC employees, and their families with the support they need to perform at their best.”
Access to a comprehensive range of support and mental health services would be provided to the athletes of the COC by Homewood Health, an official supporter and the official mental health services provider of the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Committed to improving the mental health of athletes and all Canadians, Homewood, as part of this partnership, will provide a range of mental health support and services over the next four years.
These mental health services will be offered through Game Plan of Canada’s holistic athlete-support network that empowers national athletes with practical ways to live healthy, balanced and personally successful lives at every stage of their journey.
“Having access to quality mental health support…for Team Canada athletes to thrive both on and off the field of play…to work with Homewood Health to expand our mental health services for Canadian athletes,” Cara Button , Senior Manager, Game Plan said.
With its nationwide team of world-class experts and specialized advisors, Game Plan is Canada’s holistic athlete-support network empowering national athletes with practical ways to live healthy, balanced, and personally successful lives at every stage of their journey. Game Plan’s growth-centered programs, structured services, and everyday resources are custom-designed to support the total well-being of every individual athlete.
Established in 2015, Game Plan is a globally leading initiative which functions in collaboration with the COC .
Services will include:
Specialised mental health care, including confidential counselling, coaching, and longer-term supports for more complex mental health needs.
Digital cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) for challenges such as anxiety, depression, mindfulness, resilience, and self-care.
A nationwide network of clinicians and therapists immediately accessible 24/7/365 from anywhere in the world.
With 140 years of experience supporting the mental health needs of Canadians, Homewood Health’s partnership with Team Canada brings together two organizations committed to athlete-centred care and setting a new standard for supporting the mental health needs of athletes and their families.
As Team Canada prepares for upcoming global competitions — including the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games — this partnership ensures that athletes are equipped with world-class mental health resources to help them perform at their best on their way to and beyond the podium
