January 28, 2021 is Bell Let’s Talk Day; a day to raise awareness and help reduce the stigma of mental health. This past year has been tough for everyone, and it is important to join the conversation today and throughout the year to continue to support one another. By talking to our family, friends, neighbours and colleagues about mental health, we can help create a more inclusive community for everyone.
One in five Canadians experience a form of mental illness and each year, Bell Canada promotes the Bell Let’s Talk campaign to raise awareness and provide important funding to support mental health programs. For each applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view and use of Bell Canada’s Facebook and Snapchat filters, Bell Canada will donate five cents to mental health initiatives.
This campaign has started conversations across the country, including more than one billion interactions since it started in 2010. It has also helped approximately 4,422,134 Canadians access mental health care through partnerships with more than 1,100 organizations. Additionally, it has created 775 community fund grants, to help established organizations continue to deliver essential mental health services.
Resources available in Halton
In Halton, there are many programs available to residents if you need support. I encourage you to visit our webpage on Mental Health that provides information for people of all ages, including links to agencies and organizations, and apps available for download. It also includes tips to take care of your mental health during COVID-19. It is normal to feel stress and concern during the pandemic, but remember to take care of your mental health just as you would take care of your physical health. Don’t hesitate to reach out to a loved one or health professional if you need support.
To learn more about Bell Let’s Talk Day and to join the conversation, visit letstalk.bell.ca. To find mental health resources in our community, visit Halton’s Mental Health webpage on halton.ca.
When we work together to help one another through difficult times, and speak out to break the silence on mental health, we make Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.