"With mental health support needed now more than ever due to the twin crises of COVID-19 and systemic racism, Bell Let's Talk is pleased to empower the work of these outstanding organizations through our
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Working with mental health experts, persons with lived experience and community leaders from within BIPOC communities in every region, Bell Let's Talk has selected the following organizations to receive
- African Community Wellness Initiative,
Ontario
"Recently there has been growing awareness of social disparities and gaps in services that affect African,Caribbean and Black-Identifying (ACBI) communities inCanada . Our Afrocentric Counselling Services project will help ACBI women and youth ofOntario communities benefit from psycho-educational and therapeutic group counselling services led by cultural Mental Wellness Practitioners," saidFanis Juma , Founder and Lead Practitioner. "We are grateful to theBell Let's Talk Diversity Fund for allowing us the opportunity to serve our community in such a meaningful and impactful way." - Centre des jeunes l'Escale de
Montréal-Nord ,Québec
"Our grant will help provide 75 young people in theMontréal-Nord community with more than 50 hours each of activities to develop resilience, leadership and tools to help them emotionally and also increase their chance of success," saidSophie Laquerre-Duchesne , Director. "Bell Let's Talk is helping empower young people aged 15 to 25 by enabling us to offer psychosocial services and support." Hillside Elementary School at Kettle andStony Point First Nation ,Ontario
"Our project, Land as Our First Teacher, will help support student success and mental health atHillside Elementary . Through this project our elementary program will be enhanced to be more reflective of students and their identity, utilizing community knowledge keepers and school staff," saidSteve Styers , Principal and Director of Education. "We are grateful to theBell Let's Talk Diversity Fund for this opportunity and support. Chi-Miigwetch! Miigwetch to Aaki Kwe (Mother Earth ) for the healing and support of our students' well-being."- Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network,
Manitoba
"With COVID-19 making mental health supports needed now more than ever, Thriving in a New Home is a timely and innovative mental health promotion project for isolated newcomer refugee parents and their children," saidShereen Denetto , Director of Family Programs. "Our grant from the Bell Let'sTalk Diversity Fund is enabling us to work more closely with trauma-affected families to help them build resilience, heal and thrive even in these challenging times." North End Community Health Association ,Nova Scotia
"We have seen our community struggle since the beginning of the pandemic," saidMarie-France Leblanc , Executive Director. "This support from the Bell Let'sTalk Diversity Fund could not come at a more pivotal time as it will help provide innovative, respectful and compassionate health and wellness services and supports for African Nova Scotians who are struggling in the middle of this unparalleled health crisis."- Pour 3 Points,
Québec
"A coach can make all the difference in the future of a young person. With the support from the Bell Let'sTalk Diversity Fund , Pour 3 Points can develop its expertise and train coaches to look out for the mental health of youth, particularly now during the pandemic when young people are facing unprecedented challenges," saidFabrice Vil , Founder. "We thank Bell for supporting this initiative to offer hope for youth and their coaches, helping youth develop skills to succeed at school and in their lives." Yorktown Family Services ,Ontario
"The Bell Let'sTalk Diversity Fund grant creates the opportunity to provide barrier free access to members of Black identifying communities through theBlack Youth Mental Health and Wellness Program," saidSuzette Arruda-Santos , Executive Director. "Thanks to Bell's support we can deliver culturally accessible programs dedicated to children, youth and young adults in Black Communities."Yukon University ,Yukon
"We're grateful to theBell Let's Talk Diversity Fund for supporting the development and implementation of our new Mental Health and Wellness Strategy, including enhancements to our wellness facilities and programs," said Dr.Maggie Matear , interim President and Vice Chancellor. "This project really puts the focus on student wellness. We hope that our renewed focus on understanding the diverse experiences of our multi-cultural community will allow more employees to support students and one another."
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