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Introducing

Smart Serve Cares, a program providing FREE Mental Health support and resources for hospitality in Ontario to those who possess a Valid Smart Serve Certificate.

The hospitality sector is under immense pressure facing an alarming rate of mental health crisis and substance use, reaching an inflection point. Based on a research report from Not 9 to 5, those working as front-line staff in food and beverage have reported experiencing a ripple effect of burnout (87%), depression (77%), and high levels of anxiety (84%). Only 38% of respondents said they sought professional help with 62% who said they did not, citing financial reasons as the main barrier.

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Background

Who We Are

Meet the Organizations behind this Campaign

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Benefits

We are directly impacting over 550,000 Ontario Hospitality and Tourism workers with our program. All valid Smart Serve Certificate Holders will be able to access:

3 Hours of Virtual Mental Health Counselling (MAP)

Digital CBT

Pharmacy

Did You Know?

The numbers don’t lie

87

Of front-line staff in food and beverage have reported burnout.

77

Of front-line staff in food and beverage have reported depression.

84

Of front-line staff in food and beverage have reported high-levels of anxiety.

62

Did not seek professional help, citing financial reasons as the main barrier.

F.A.Q.

We've put together some commonly asked questions to give you more information about the Smart Cares Campaign

What did Smart Serve announce?

What is Smart Serve Cares?

Why is it needed?

How does Smart Serve Cares work?

What is Not 9 to 5?

What is GreenShield?

How do I access CNECTed?

How do I access GreenShield?

How do I find a therapist?

I don’t feel ready for virtual therapy yet. How can I get started on my own?

Where can I find additional mental health resources?

How do I know if my Smart Serve is Valid?

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