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1,500+

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

6,491,430

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

1/3

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

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  • 1 in 4

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Mental Health Research Canada, Understanding the Mental Health of Canadians Throughout COVID-19 and Beyond: Poll 14. 56% (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. The number of opioid-related deaths in Canada increased by more than 90% in the first two years of the pandemic, compared to the two years prior. 20 people die from opioid overdose per day.
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 congratulates the 2023 Community Fund grant recipients, including many who are providing housing supports

    Bell today announced the 2023 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant recipients, including 16 organizations that focus on providing housing services for Canadians in need. With the increasing cost of housing across Canada, there is a large focus on providing support to organizations that are helping to address the housing crisis for people with mental health issues.

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    IWK Foundation announces $1-million donation from Bell Let’s Talk to support emergency mental health care within redeveloped IWK Emergency Department

    Today, the IWK Foundation announced a generous $1-million gift from Bell Let’s Talk that will change the way patients requiring emergency mental health services are cared for in the IWK Emergency Department (ED).

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    Kids Help Phone Launches Largest Youth Mental Health Movement, Feel Out Loud, to Address Crisis in Canada

    Feel Out Loud, a $300M fundraising effort, kicks off with transformational gifts from founding partners at Bell and BMO to expand access to e-mental health services Star-studded anthem "What I Wouldn't Do (North Star Calling)" by Artists for Feel Out Loud supporting Kids Help Phone amplifies mental health conversation and empowers young people to feel out loud