mental health resources
On January 22nd, 2025, support your mental health and stop the stigma by creating positive change together on Bell Let’s Talk Day. Bell Let’s Talk promotes awareness, acceptance and action to move mental health forward in Canada. 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.
about bell lets talk campaign
Bell Let’s Talk is a year round initiative committed to driving positive change by investing in mental health projects and programs while putting a spotlight on mental health through Bell Let’s Talk Day – Canada’s annual day for mental health.
Approximately, 1.25 million youth in Canada need mental health supports every year. This year, the campaign highlights the progress that has been made and discusses what still needs to be done to support those with mental health challenges, including Canada’s youth who are facing a growing mental health crisis.
This year on Bell Let’s Talk Day, proceeds going to six youth mental health providers:
For more information about the initiative and resources you can use, please visit https://letstalk.bell.ca/tools-and-resources/. To donate $5, text the word “YOUTH” to 45678.
local and accessible mental health resources
Please note these resources are for educational purposes only. If this is a medical emergency, please seek immediate medical attention by calling 911. If you have non-emergent questions, ask your healthcare provider.
Here 24/7 is a local mental health supports for Waterloo-Guelph-Wellington regions. You can call anytime at 1-844-437-3247 or visit there website https://here247.ca/ to learn more.
The Grove Hubs are your one-stop-shop for youth mental health and wellness. By youth, for youth. You can call 1-833-434-7683 or visit their website for Guelph-Wellington at https://youthhubs.ca/site/wellington-guelph-youth-wellness-hub.
The Children’s Foundation of Guelph-Wellington provides general and specialized mental health resources for youth. If you think you or someone you know is experiencing crisis or distress, we encourage you to visit https://www.childrensfoundation.org/resources/mental-health-resources.
other resources
Kids Help Phone’s e-mental health services are available 24/7 across Canada, specifically for kids, teens and young adults from coast to coast. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 or visit https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-involved/about-us/about-kids-help-phone/.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers support that is bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and available to anyone in Canada. Visit https://988.ca/ to learn more.
Crisis Services Canada is structured and focused on addressing mental health and suicide prevention nationwide. If you feel you need help, please call 1-833-456-4566 (available 24/7) or text 45645. Visit https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/thinking-about-suicide/.
Join us in supporting Bell Let’s Talk Day and mental health in Canada. Share your talk bubble by tagging us on social media to contribute to the largest conversation about mental health and share what actions you’re taking to help create real change.
