The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recognizing Bell Let’s Talk Day today (Wednesday, January 25).
The new 2023 Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign, “Let’s change this”, highlights the shift from awareness to action by asking all Canadians to take meaningful steps to create positive change for the mental wellbeing of themselves and others. On January 25, and every day, we encourage everyone to be a part of the change by taking one or more of the following actions:
- Choose a mental health organization to learn about or support;
- Help a friend struggling with their mental health by learning how to support them;
- Ask about how your school, workplace or community is creating change for mental health;
- Nurture your own well-being by practicing and learning mental health strategies;
- Get involved in a mental health initiative or organize an event to support mental health; and
- Engage in conversations about mental health to fight stigma.
Share your actions by using #BellLetsTalk to inspire others.
The Department of Health and Community Services reminds people if you or someone you know needs help, support is available including:
- 811
- Bridge the gapp bridgethegapp.ca
- Doorways (find walk-in counselling services by visiting https://nl.bridgethegapp.ca or calling 811)
The Provincial Government continues to build upon the work of Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador to improve the mental health and well-being of the province and has released the Provincial Alcohol Action Plan: Reducing Harms and Costs in Newfoundland and Labrador and Our Path of Resilience: An Action Plan to Promote Life and Prevent Suicide in Newfoundland and Labrador to continue its efforts.
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“Mental health impacts everyone. Our government has committed to continually improving the services offered in the province. This Bell Let’s Talk Day, I encourage you to take a moment to check in with your loved ones and with yourself about mental health. If you need help, please reach out. Services are always available to support Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Bell Let’s Talk Day reminds us that our smallest actions can have large impacts. I encourage all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to reach out to each other about mental health. By learning about our friends’ and neighbours’ needs today, we can better support each other all year long.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services
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Learn more
Bell Let’s Talk Day
Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Alcohol Action Plan: Reducing Harms and Costs in Newfoundland and Labrador
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