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Canadians have been supported with access to mental health services through programs funded by Bell Let’s Talk.

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    Bell Let's Talk Day 2025 to Prioritize Youth Mental Health as Young Canadians Face Growing Crisis

    Bell unveiled MHRC’s new report on youth mental health and announced it will prioritize youth mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day (January 22, 2025) and launch a text-to-donate campaign with 100% of funds raised going to six youth mental health providers.

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    Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund announced 75 new grant recipients

    Bell Let’s Talk announced 75 new grant recipients for the 2024 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund. Since the launch of the Fund in 2011, more than 1,175 organizations from across the country have received grants totalling over $22 million.

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  • Scarborough Health Network Unveils a Landmark Community Mental Health Centre: Entirely Funded by Donors

    Scarborough Health Network (SHN) proudly announced the grand opening of its new Community Mental Health Centre today, a monumental step forward in delivering exceptional mental health care within the Scarborough community. This innovative centre embodies the essence of accessibility and compassion, serving as a beacon of hope and support.

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Mental Health Research Canada, Understanding the Mental Health of Canadians Throughout COVID-19 and Beyond: Poll 17. 52% (more than 1 in 2) of Canadians who said they needed mental health support are not getting the help they need.
For more information: Mental Health Research Canada
Mental Health Research Canada, Understanding the Mental Health of Canadians through COVID-19 and Beyond: Poll 13. Those indicating feeling high anxiety was 7% just before the pandemic, 23% during the pandemic, and 11% now. This is a 64% relative increase and represents 1 in 4 during the pandemic 1 in 4 Canadians will receive a lifetime diagnosis of anxiety.
For more information: Mental Health Research Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Infobase, Opioid- and Stimulant-related Harms in Canada. 21 people die from opioid overdose per day. (Data as of November 2023).
For more information: Public Health Agency of Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada, Suicide Rates in Canada. Every year, approximately 4,500 people in Canada die by suicide each year, which is equivalent to approximately 12 people per day. For every 1 suicide death there are 25-30 attempts.
For more information: Public Health Agency of Canada

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Bell Let’s Talk partners from coast to coast to coast are making a difference for mental health in their communities. Learn more about their impact.

If you are in crisis, please go to the closest hospital or call 9-1-1. If you’re thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime.

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