Why We Chose To Donate Our Profit To CAMH
When we launched The Honest Hour podcast, we made a commitment to reshape the mental health conversation and create a platform where mental illness could be discussed openly, comfortably, and with relatability. What began as simple, casual conversations quickly demonstrated the profound impact they had, and we realized that we had to expand our efforts, reaching even greater scales. That's when Check on the Homies was born—a platform designed to keep the conversation going, raise awareness, and spread the crucial message about the importance of checking in on one another.
Our mission goes beyond merely reducing stigma and encouraging dialogue. We are also working to shed light on the challenges that remain in understanding mental health and advancing treatment. The complexities of the human brain and its connection to the mind are still largely unknown, and our current understanding of how mental illness develops is limited. These gaps in research translate directly to limitations in mental health treatments, which, despite progress, remain effective only about half of the time.
Our decision to donate all profits to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) was driven by many factors. CAMH is not only Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital but also a world-renowned leader in research. As the pandemic took a toll on our community, we felt a deep responsibility to support local initiatives—and CAMH, with its national and global impact, was the ideal choice. The breadth of services CAMH offers, from patient care and educational resources to community programs and pioneering research, makes them a natural partner in our mission.
CAMH leads the way in three key areas: brain science, personalized care, and policy and prevention. By directing our donations toward CAMH, we are investing in the future of mental health research and innovation. Together, we are helping to fuel critical advancements that aim to understand the root causes of mental illness, improve treatment methods, and develop new prevention strategies. Through our support, we are contributing to the transformation of mental health care, shaping a future where better treatment options and more effective interventions are the norm.
As a community, Check on the Homies is helping to break down mental health stigma, normalize conversations, and support individuals in need today for a better tomorrow. We are proud to continue making a difference, and we are committed to keeping mental health at the forefront of health discussions—because Mental Health is Health.
Learn more about the incredible research and work being done at CAMH: https://www.camh.ca/