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1,500+

organizations providing mental health supports and services throughout Canada, supported by Bell Let’s Talk

6,956,297

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

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of Canadians say they have taken action related to mental health since Bell Let’s Talk Day began

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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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    It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Bell Let’s Talk highlights Canadian mental health organizations and encourages everyone to take meaningful action to create real change for mental health

    Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day! We are encouraging everyone to take meaningful action to create real change while also highlighting Canadian mental health organizations who are providing Canadians with access to mental health care in their communities across the country. These organizations are working to create real change for so many Canadians who are struggling with their mental health.

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    Student mental health programs receive another $1M in Bell Let's Talk funding

    Bell today announced that $1 million in grants from the Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund have been awarded to 11 Canadian colleges, universities and CEGEPs to support initiatives that align with the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students (the Standard) or the Québec Action Plan on Student Mental Health for Higher Education (Québec Action Plan).

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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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