Bell-Let’s-Talk-Community-Mental-Health-Fund-announces-107-new-grant-recipients

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  "body": "<p>Bell Let’s Talk announced 107 new community mental health grant recipients across Canada. Since 2011, Bell Let’s Talk has awarded 1,299 grants totalling more than $24.45 million.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><img asset_uid=\"blt39d98d890720ad6f\" width=\"637\" height=\"auto\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDM5ZDk4ZDg5MDcyMGFkNmYvNjkzYjEzOGQ3YzYwYzlmY2M3OWQwMTkzL211c2xpbS5qcGc=\" alt=\"Muslim_Social_Services_Waterloo_Region-Group_image_(1).jpg\" max-width=\"637\" style=\"width: 637;height: auto;max-width: 637px;\"/><p>Bell Let’s Talk today announced 107 community organizations and projects selected to receive grants through the Bell Let’s Talk Community Mental Health Fund. This initiative upholds Bell’s commitment to supporting vital mental health programs that improve access to mental health care, supports and services for people in communities across Canada. Since the launch of the fund in 2011, Bell Let’s Talk has awarded 1,299 grants across Canada totalling more than $24.45 million. Since the launch of Bell Let’s Talk in 2010, Bell has invested a total of $194 million for mental health initiatives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Community mental health care providers are the bedrock of mental health and wellness in Canada. They are on the front lines, understanding the unique needs of their neighbours within the community, and providing accessible, compassionate care. The Bell Let’s Talk Community Mental Health Fund empowers organizations to continue this essential work, breaking down barriers to access, fostering vital connections, and offering hope, healing and connection for those who need it most right where they are. We’re proud to support these 107 hardworking organizations in making real, positive change and transforming the lives of those in need within their communities.”</p><p>-Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let’s Talk</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 2025 Community Mental Health Fund supports a broad group of recipients delivering diverse projects that address key themes essential to mental health and well-being:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Accessibility and bridging gaps: </strong>Ensuring care reaches those historically underserved via low to no-cost options, virtual support, culturally responsive approaches, and more as seen in projects from Niagara Foundation for Family and Children Services, Altered Minds Inc., and Les Amis De La Santé Mentale.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Community and connection: </strong>Organizations such as The Kaleidoscope Mental Health Support Society, Centre de soir Denise Massé Inc., and BlendIN help foster community-based support, peer networks and gatherings to reduce isolation and build supportive relationships.</li><li><strong>Early intervention and prevention: </strong>Prioritizing proactive mental wellness, initiatives from Université de Montréal, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, and Limmud Centre focus on early identification, education and intervention to prevent issues from escalating.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Youth and vulnerable populations: </strong>Kidthink Children's Mental Health Centre Inc. and The Immigrant Education Society (Ties)are examples oforganizations with dedicated programs supporting youth, vulnerable groups such as newcomers, refugees, 2SLGBTQIA+, and more.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Many of the initiatives straddle several categories, reflecting both the complexity and the integrated nature of mental health support.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To see a complete list of all 107 Bell Let’s Talk Community Mental Health Fund recipients and their projects, please click <a href=\"https://letstalk.bell.ca/our-impact/#organizations-we-support\">here</a>.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p>Bell Let’s Talk is dedicated to supporting community-led efforts that provide essential mental health services and supports to promote well-being across Canada.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>................................</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Save the date: The <a href=\"https://letstalk.bell.ca/news/bell-to-give-another-dollar10-million-to-support-mental-health-in-canada/\">16th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day will take place on January 21, 2026</a>, a day dedicated to mental health awareness, acceptance and action.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The theme of Bell Let’s Talk Day 2026 is taking a moment for mental health. Canadians will be encouraged to prioritize mental health and give mental health the moment it deserves.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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