JULY 12, 2025 • METRO HALL, TORONTO
9th Annual
World Reach Out Together Day
Awards Gala
Celebrating extraordinary Canadian mental health advocates who are creating innovative approaches to better mental health for all. Join us for an inspiring evening of recognition, connection, and hope.
Our Mission
To educate, empower, and connect individuals so they can recognize mental health challenges early and respond with empathy, action, and hope.
The Power of Together
The "together" in Reach Out Together isn't just a word—it's a lifeline. Mental wellness isn't a solo journey. Whether it's reaching out to a friend, sharing your story, or checking in with yourself, the act of connection can be a powerful tool in healing and recovery.
“Isolation can breed despair—but togetherness can spark hope.”
World Reach Out Together Day Awards Gala
JULY 12, 2025
Join us for the 9th Annual World Reach Out Together Day Awards Gala, celebrating mental health advocates across Canada who are creating innovative approaches to better mental health for all Canadians.
July 12, 2025 | Metro Hall, Toronto | 10+ Award Categories
✓ Celebrate exceptional mental health advocates
✓ Network with mental health professionals and community leaders
✓ Be inspired by stories of resilience and hope
Nominate a Mental Health Advocate
Do you know someone making a remarkable difference in mental health in Canada? Nominate them for recognition at our 9th Annual World Reach Out Together Day Awards Gala.
Who Can Be Nominated?
✓ Mental health professionals
✓ Community organizers
✓ Healthcare workers
✓ Youth mental health champions
✓ Cultural healing practitioners
Nomination Timeline
✓ Nominations open: January 15, 2025
✓ Submission deadline: June 16, 2025
✓ Top Finalists announced: June 30, 2025
✓ Awards ceremony: July 12, 2025
Mental Health First Aid
FEATURED PROGRAM
Our Mental Health First Aid course provides essential skills to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. Learn how to provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis.
Available for individuals, communities, and corporations seeking to improve mental health awareness and support.
“You never know the impact a simple check-in can have. Reaching out might not change the world—but it could change someone’s world.”
About Reach Out Together
Founded in 2017, Reach Out Together is a registered Canadian not-for-profit dedicated to:
✔️ Breaking the stigma surrounding mental health
✔️ Offering mental health first-aid education to support someone in distress better.
✔️ Supporting the unhoused population with a peer-led program.
✔️ Empowering youth and BIPOC communities to prioritize mental wellbeing
We’ve reached thousands through workshops, conferences, outreach, and global partnerships. Your support allows us to continue these life-changing efforts.
What is World
Reach Out Together Day?
World Reach Out Together Day, observed each year on July 12, is a global reminder to check in with our loved ones, speak openly about mental health, and stand together in the fight against silence, stigma, and isolation.
This special day was founded in memory of Tushar, a bright soul who tragically passed away by suicide on July 12, 2016. His twin sister turned this heartbreaking loss into a powerful mission—creating Reach Out Together, a grassroots not-for-profit dedicated to mental health education, community connection, and suicide prevention.
On July 12, we honour Tushar's legacy by reminding the world: one small outreach can make a life-changing difference.
Meet the Founder
A twin, a speaker, and a fighter for mental wellness, our founder is an award-winning inspirational speaker, Muay Thai coach, and mental health advocate recognized across Canada for her leadership in social impact.
-> Founder of Reach Out Together Foundation
-> Bestselling Author, Ongoing Success and Wellbeing
-> Featured on CTV News, SiriusXM, CBC News, OMNI News, & more
-> Canada's Emerging Leaders Under 40 in Social Impact 2025 by The Peak
-> Speaker Slam Silver Medal – "No Risk, No Reward" 2025
She is known for turning personal pain into purpose and creating platforms to uplift those affected by mental health challenges, especially in marginalized and underserved communities.
How You Can Get Involved
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2025 Awards Gala
Celebrate Canadian mental health trailblazers and be part of a powerful day of inspiration, impact, and community.
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Donate
Every dollar supports grassroots mental health education and critical outreach for unhoused and at-risk communities.
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Sponsor the Gala
Join us in elevating and expanding the movement, World Reach Out Together Day (July 12), by collaborating.
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Volunteer
Contribute your time to help us deliver a memorable conference with inspiration, celebration and impact on July 12
Together, Let's Create a World That Reaches Out
Join us every July 12 as we celebrate connection over silence, empathy over shame, and hope over despair. World Reach Out Together Day isn't just a date—it's a movement.