Global NEWS - New mental health initiative created in Calgary focuses on healing hospitality industry

By Jill Croteau Global News

Posted June 13, 2022, 3:21 pm

There is growing concern for the mental wellbeing of those in the restaurant industry, who have typically subscribed to the mantra: look after everyone else before looking after yourself.

The hospitality industry prides itself on treating the guests as a priority. But according to those working in the industry, it comes at a cost. Heeso Cho created the Hospitality Healing Project (HHP), an initiative designed to support those struggling with mental health

Cho worked in hospitality for years but shifted into a new career and became the co-founder of SABI mind, a therapeutic organization that offers treatments for mental health conditions.

“This is about giving back to the community. I wanted to support individuals with mental health challenges and this is about meeting individuals where they are, at different accessibility points, and different service options,” Cho said.

HHP offers free peer support once a month and helps connect people with therapy and counselling.

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