Strengthening Mental Health Resources in Communities Across Canada
Across Canada, millions of individuals face mental health challenges and all too often don’t get the help they need. By supporting community-centric services, we can help ensure that individuals have access to the help they need quickly and easily.
How We Help
3M
Dollars raised for vital mental health initiatives
3K
Guests attended the Courtnall Celebrity Classics
60K+
Patient visits at the Archie Courtnall Centre since 2005
Our History
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2003
Inaugural Courtnall Celebrity Classic
Victoria has its own ‘red carpet’ moment as business, sport, and Hollywood celebrities take part in the first-ever star-studded gala and golf tournament held by the Courtnall brothers to raise much-needed funds for mental health.
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2005
Opening of the Archie Courtnall Centre
Funds raised at the 2003 and 2004 Courtnall Celebrity Classics support the opening of the Archie Courtnall Centre named after Geoff, Russ, and Bruce’s father.
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2011
The Third Courtnall Celebrity Classic Sells Out
The excitement of the Courtnall Celebrity Classic returns once again to Victoria, BC, raising $1.15 million for the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s Patient Care Centre.
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2014
CAMH Honours Courtnall Brothers
In recognition of their efforts supporting mental health, the Courtnall brothers receive a Transforming Lives Award from CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) in Toronto.
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2021
New Name, an On-going Commitment
Courtnall Celebrity Classic Society officially transitions to the Courtnall Society for Mental Health, dedicated to raising funds year-round to provide grants to community-centric mental health organizations across Canada.
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2021
First Three Grants Made to Community Organizations
Three Victoria-based mental health organizations receive grants from CSMH: NEED2, Buddy Check for Jesse, and Connections Place.
Taking the Stigma Out of Mental Health
We need your help to change the conversation around mental health in our communities. Make a direct donation, participate in our fundraising initiatives and charity events, or sign on to be a volunteer when the opportunity arises.