Mental health is always an important focus.

For former Humboldt Bronco Tyler Smith, mental health has been something he's been working on for himself and others after releasing a new clothing line. The "Not Alone" clothing line, created by Tyler Smith and an embroidering shop in Leduc, Alberta, Alice Embroidery & Sportswear is donating a portion of its profits to mental health.

Smith was part of the 2017-2018 Humboldt Broncos team and was involved in the Broncos bus tragedy. The Leduc born forward stepped away from the game of hockey in the 2018-2019 season after ten games with the Broncos to focus on his mental health.

"At the end of the day, the accident feels like it happened yesterday. It just feels like I'm still needing to grow, heal, and learn," said Smith

Smith hopes the message of "Not Alone, It's Okay To Not Be Okay" on the clothing hits home for many people.

"I hope once it catches your eye you can have those tough conversations that you don't usually have with the people around you. It's just super refreshing to know it hits home with people."

Originally, Smith had the clothes made for himself and a few family members. After posting a photo to social media wearing the hoodie, people asked how they could get their hands on the product. The former Bronco then came up with the idea to create a larger clothing line with proceeds going towards mental health.

"I only expected ten or twenty friends and family putting an order in just because they know me. It ended up blowing up in a sense which is amazing to see the support."

Smith also says that with plenty of athletes around the world coming out about their mental health struggles is setting an example for people that it's okay to not be okay.

The deadline to order is October 31st as Smith is still deliberating which specific organization the funds will go to.

"I'd love to support a smaller and more local foundation or program that doesn't get as much funding."

Click here to make your order. Smith wished his former billet family and the rest of the Humboldt community well.