Just released! Our friends and Bell Let’s Talk Diversity Fund recipient Kehewin Native Dance Theatre has released a debut single.⁠ ⁠ ‘Moments’ by Nikamo is a song about friendship and love. ⁠ ⁠ Nikamo is an artist collective featuring Indigenous youth brought together through the Naskwahamâtowin Healing in Harmony project at Kehewin Native Dance Theatre (KNDT). The Bell Let’s Talk funding for KNDT helped support Indigenous youth to write and record original songs to help combat mental health stigma, support the creative and therapeutic process, and integrate traditional healing methods to strengthen the cultural fabric of the community.⁠ ⁠ Kehewin Native Dance Theatre offers community workshops, training, educational resources, and performances that incorporate Indigenous theatre, dance, music, and storytelling. ⁠ ⁠ Download the song through the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #IndigenousMusic #IndigenousMusicians #CanadianMusicians #HealinginHarmony #MakeMusicMatter #BellLetsTalk⁠ @_makemusicmatter_⁠

"After experiencing domestic violence and major depression, my referral to Hong Fook was the first time I had learned about mental health programs for my community. The staff there not only speak my preferred language, but also can identify and interpret my issues and symptoms based on my culture. Hong Fook has helped me realize so many strengths and talents in myself – they always lend a helping hand." - Rita, Recovery Programs Peer Supporter⁠ ⁠ With their Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant, Hong Fook has been able to expand their walk-in and short-term counselling programs. In particular, by offering bilingual programming for Asian youth and their parents, Hong Fook is helping bridge gaps in understandings of mental health while strengthening relationships through community programming that integrates cultural practices.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Bell Let's Tallk partner @HongFookmha by visiting the link in our bio.

Let's make every bit of summer count! There is still time to complete your summer #selfcare activity ☀️⁠ ⁠ Download the #BellLetsTalk summer edition of the Self-care activity from the link in our bio! ⁠ ⁠ How many have you checked off?

In Canada, more than 200 people will attempt suicide every day; twelve will die. To recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th we’re highlighting some of our partners providing supports to people in crisis and prevention programs across the country. This year alone, #BellLetsTalk has donated over $275,000 to suicide prevention and crisis support services across the country through our 2023 Community Fund.⁠ ⁠ Take action to learn about these organizations and download the @casp.acps Suicide Prevention Toolkit at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ **If you or a friend are in need of urgent help, call the Talk Suicide Canada helpline at 1.833.456.4566 or visit talksuicide.ca.**⁠ ⁠ @BPHCF⁠ @DistressCentresGTA⁠ @healthymindscoop⁠ @jevicps.estrie⁠ @nelliesshelter⁠ @pleo4families⁠ @streethaven⁠ Child & Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network⁠ ⁠ #WSPD2023 #CreatingHopeThroughAction #WSPD #CASP #SuicidePrevention

Did you know that we work with an amazing group of mental health leaders in communities across Canada to help us select #BellLetsTalk fund recipients? Ms. Karen Letofsky is one of them! ⁠ ⁠ Ms. Letofsky has dedicated her career to development and outreach initiatives related to suicide and crisis intervention and has received many honours for her work, including being named as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2012. Currently she is working to support the November launch of 988, Canada’s national suicide prevention helpline.⁠ ⁠ In light of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, we asked Ms. Letofsky to share 1 action we can all take to help prevent suicide. ⁠ ⁠ “People can become informed and remain open to the possibility, so that when they connect with an individual contemplating suicide, they can engage, support and intervene as appropriate. Suicide prevention is everybody’s business. We can all make a difference.”⁠ ⁠ **If you or a friend are in need of urgent help, call the Talk Suicide Canada helpline at 1.833.456.4566 or visit talksuicide.ca.**⁠

There are 20 opioid overdose deaths in Canada every day. Today on International Overdose Awareness Day join in by taking action to help #EndOverdose. One way to take action is to become an Opioid Harm Reduction Champion with a free self-directed online course from our friends at Canadian Red Cross. This program is focused on reducing stigma and responding to an opioid poisoning emergency. Together, we can create positive change.⁠ ⁠ #BellLetsTalk is proud to support Canadian organizations that deliver harm reduction programs.⁠ ⁠ Visit the link in our bio to enroll in their free online courses. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #IOAD2023 #WeSeeYou ⁠ ⁠ **If you or someone you know needs help with substance use, including overdose prevention visit the link in our bio or for emergency situations call 9-1-1. ⁠ ⁠ @redcrosscanada

Engaging in conversations about mental health to fight stigma is one of the ways everyone can create positive change!⁠ ⁠ Not sure where to start? Download the free #BellLetsTalk Conversation Guide, developed in partnership with CAMH. This can be used to lead your own discussion about mental health or talk with someone you might be concerned about.⁠ ⁠ Download your copy through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ Let's create positive change!

Are you focusing on #selfcare this summer? Download the #BellLetsTalk summer edition of the Self-care activity from the link in our bio! ⁠ ⁠ How many have you checked off?

"After several days of searching and finally knowing a family was getting closure, I thought I should be feeling relief; instead I was grumpy, crying and struggling with the loss of someone I never knew. But through learning about my mental health, I knew how to get myself back on track." - Beverly, PEI Ground Search & Rescue member⁠ ⁠ ⁠ PEI Ground Search and Rescue is a volunteer-based organization that assists in searching for missing and lost individuals in Prince Edward Island. As a key part of the local community, their members are on call 24/7, and receive training in navigation, survival, first aid, search techniques – and now with the support of Bell Let’s Talk – mental health.⁠ ⁠ Learn more at the link in our bio.

This is your sign to nurture your own well-being and take a moment to enjoy #NationalRelaxationDay. How will you be slowing down today? Tell us below 👇

Today is International Youth Day! To celebrate the day, young people at @HuddleBrandon told us how visiting Huddle has impacted their mental health. Huddle youth hubs are about transforming how young people and their families in Manitoba access supports for mental health, substance use and wellness. Learn more about them at huddlemanitoba.ca. Did you know that there are other organizations like Huddle in Canada, including @foundrybc, @ywhontario, Aire ouverte and @access_omeo? They are all part of the growing Integrated Youth Services (IYS) movement. Learning about organizations providing mental health support is one of the ways you can help create positive change.

August 12 is International Youth Day! To celebrate the day, young people at @HuddleBrandon told us what they like best about Huddle youth hubs. Huddle youth hubs are about transforming how young people and their families in Manitoba access supports for mental health, substance use and wellness. Learn more about them at huddlemanitoba.ca. Did you know that there are other organizations like Huddle in Canada, including @foundrybc, @ywhontario, Aire ouverte and @access_omeo? They are all part of the growing Integrated Youth Services (IYS) movement. Learning about organizations providing mental health support is one of the ways you can help create positive change.