Make Some Noise for Mental Health 2023

Make Some Noise (MSN) for Mental Health is an award-winning post-secondary intiative created by the Trojan Outreach Program in 2015 to promote mental health awareness on the SAIT campus. In 2016, the campaign grew to an Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) wide initiative, and is now endorsed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Alberta. Also in 2016, the ACAC teamed up with RBC Olympians and Sheldon Kennedy to help boost the impact of the increasingly powerful MSN movement.

In its short history, the MSN campaign has been recognized nationally - winning the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Community Service Award (2015), as well as the Lieutenant Governor's Circle on Mental Health and Addiction with their True Imagination Award (2017).

For one month each year, ALL 17 ACAC institutions host on-campus events to increase the awareness and promote on-campus resources while breaking the stigma of mental health. Find out how you, or your group, can get involved by emailing david.miguez@sait.ca. The Trojans would like to thank Shannon Erwin for her immense work behind the Trojans 2023-2024 MSN campaign.

You too can help Make Some Noise for Mental Health and help break the stigma!

For a full list of ACAC Make Some Noise for Mental Health events please visit: ACAC MSN

 

2023 SAIT Trojans Make Some Noise for Mental Health Events

MAKE SOME NOISE GAME DAYS:

Come get loud in support of mental health and your SAIT Trojans! Expect noisemakers, swag and contests. Your SAIT TROJANS vs. Olds College Broncos Friday, Oct. 27, 6 (women's) and 8 pm (men's) Rally Pointe

Your SAIT TROJANS vs. The King's University Eagles Friday, Nov. 3, 6 pm (women's) and 8 pm (men's) Jack Simpson Gymnasium, University of Calgary

 

NEW DATE!

Wednesday, November 29th:

Make Some Noise for Mental Health Pep Rally and Glow in the Dark High Intensity Interval Training class

Come and join the Trojans on November 29th at 12pm for an exciting Make Some Noise Pep Rally! The event will kick off at Heritage Hall and will conclude at the ZA Wellness Centre Building.

At 12:30pm, get ready to participate in an exhilarating Glow in the Dark Interval Training session. This unique workout experience will take place in a darkened environment with neon lights and glow sticks, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to show your support for mental health and get your heart pumping with an electrifying workout. Mark your calendars and be prepared to make some noise and have a blast!

Things to note for the Pep Rally and HIIT:

  • Please meet at the MAIN DOORS of Heritage Hall.
  • The parade will be outdoors, please remember to dress appropriatley. 
  • Please remember to bring your workout attire with you for the HIIT class. Attendees will not be permitted to take part without proper shoes and workout gear.
  • All levels welcomed and encouraged for the HIIT class. 
  • Black lights (glow in the dark lighting) will be in the Wellness Centre. 
  • Registration is not required.
  • Required workout equipment will be provided. 

 

MISSION:

To implement a post-secondary mental health awareness campaign to break the stigma surrounding mental health on campus. The awareness campaign is intended to encourage conversation and open mindedness and better promote resources and support available on campus and in the local area. The campaign will be promoted on SAIT campus through interactive activities and at SAIT Trojans home game events in January of each year.

 

 

FOR A LIST OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AT SAIT , please click links below:

SAIT Student Development and Counselling: https://www.sait.ca/student-life/health-wellness-and-safety/student-development-and-counselling

SAIT Self-Help Resources: https://www.sait.ca/student-life/health-wellness-and-safety/student-development-and-counselling/self-help-tools-and-resources

SAITSA Peer Support Centre:https://saitsa.com/peersupportcentre/

SAIT Interfaith Centre: https://www.sait.ca/student-life/your-campus/the-interfaith-centre

 

 

Community and National Resources and Information:

Distress Centre (24 hour crisis line): 403-266-HELP (4357)

Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary:  http://cmha.calgary.ab.ca/

CMHA Discovery College: www.recoverycollegecalgary.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta: https:/alberta.cmha.ca