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MTV Entertainment Studios Awards Grants to 22 Non-Profit Organizations in More Than 20 Cities Across the Country for Third Annual Mental Health Action Day on May 18

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Entertainment Studios announced today 22 non-profit organizations in more than 20 cities that will receive grant funding for local activations taking place on the third annual Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

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  • Mental Health Action Day was founded to shift mental health culture from awareness to action and is powered by a growing coalition of more than 1800 nonprofits, brands, government agencies and influential leaders from more than 32 countries.
  • "We are thrilled to empower these 22 organizations to reach local young people, deepen their relationships with local communities and drive mental health actions on the third annual Mental Health Action Day."
  • Join them in shifting the mental health culture from awareness to action on Mental Health Action Day on May 18, 2023.
  • 2023 MTV Entertainment Studios' Mental Health Action Day Grant Winners:
    The Benji Project (Strongertowns) | Port Townsend, Washington | A multisensory pop-up event, or Sensory Fair, open to all community members free of charge.

Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund now open for new applications

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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"Recognizing the impacts of racism and social injustice, the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund works to address the specific mental health needs of ethno-cultural communities across Canada," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.

Key Points: 
  • "Recognizing the impacts of racism and social injustice, the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund works to address the specific mental health needs of ethno-cultural communities across Canada," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.
  • The Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund was launched in July 2020 and provides grants of up to $200,000 to organizations working to address the mental health impacts of systemic racism.
  • To learn more about projects already funded by the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund, please click here .
  • Anyone interested in applying for a grant can join a Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund Application Information Session.

Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund now accepting applications for Implementation Grants

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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MONTRAL, June 10, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell Let's Talk today announced it is now accepting applications for Implementation Grants through the 2021 Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund.

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  • MONTRAL, June 10, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell Let's Talk today announced it is now accepting applications for Implementation Grants through the 2021 Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund.
  • In April, Bell Let's Talk awarded more than $3 million in initial grants to 123 post-secondary institutions planning to implement the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students.
  • Thanks to Bell Let's Talk, universities have increased access to funds needed to implement these important changes."
  • The Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative is focused on 4 key action pillars: Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research and Workplace Leadership.

Introducing Let's Talk Womxn: Parity. Power. Positive Collaboration.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Let's Talk has expanded to 350+ members across 12 cities including Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Lexington,Louisville, Cincinnati, the Bay Area/San Francisco, Phoenix, Boston, LosAngelesand Seattle.

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  • Let's Talk has expanded to 350+ members across 12 cities including Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Lexington,Louisville, Cincinnati, the Bay Area/San Francisco, Phoenix, Boston, LosAngelesand Seattle.
  • The objective of Let's Talk is to increasevisibility, funds and combine economic power for women restaurateurs throughthiscrisis and beyond.
  • To celebrate this momentum and women's positive collaboration, Let's Talk is delighted to announce its official nationwide debut event on International Women's Day.
  • More About Let's Talk: The commitment of each Let's Talk member is voluntary and out-of-hide.

Now more than ever! Bell Let's Talk Day sets new records as Canadians take action for mental health with 159,173,435 messages of support

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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And the count is in: Canadians and people around the world set all-new records for engagement in the mental health conversation on Bell Let's Talk Day 2021, sharing 159,173,435 messages of support and driving $7,958,671.75in new mental health funding by Bell.

Key Points: 
  • And the count is in: Canadians and people around the world set all-new records for engagement in the mental health conversation on Bell Let's Talk Day 2021, sharing 159,173,435 messages of support and driving $7,958,671.75in new mental health funding by Bell.
  • "Thank you to everyone who joined in on Bell Let's Talk Day to keep Canada's mental health moving forward," said Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of Bell Canada and BCE.
  • As we face the added mental health impacts of the COVID crisis, your action is appreciated now more than ever."
  • "On behalf of the Bell Let's Talk team across Canada, thank you for making your actions count this Bell Let's Talk Day," said Mary Deacon, Chair of the Bell Let's Talk initiative.

One week until Bell Let's Talk Day: Thanks to all our partners!

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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On Bell Let's Talk Day Canadians everywhere will join in the global mental health conversation.

Key Points: 
  • On Bell Let's Talk Day Canadians everywhere will join in the global mental health conversation.
  • On Bell Let's Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents to Canadian mental health programs for every applicable text, local or long distance call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, every Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , Snapchat , TikTok , Twitte r and YouTube view of the Bell Let's Talk Day video, and every use of the Bell Let's Talk Facebook frame or Snapchat filter.
  • The largest-ever corporate commitment to mental health in Canada, Bell Let's Talk is focused on 4 key action pillars: Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research and Workplace Leadership.
  • In March 2020, Bell announced the extension of the Bell Let's Talk initiative for another 5 years.

Meet the latest recipients of the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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"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 Diversity Fund," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.

Key Points: 
  • "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 Diversity Fund," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.
  • "We are grateful to the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund for allowing us the opportunity to serve our community in such a meaningful and impactful way."
  • "We are grateful to the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund for this opportunity and support.
  • A further group of grant recipients from the first round of expressions of interest to the Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund will be announced this spring.

Bell Let's Talk Community Fund now open for 2021 applications

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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MONTRAL, Jan. 19, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced that applications for grants are now being accepted for the 2021 Bell Let's Talk Community Fund.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, Jan. 19, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced that applications for grants are now being accepted for the 2021 Bell Let's Talk Community Fund.
  • "Underscoring our commitment to enable action in mental health everywhere, the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund has supported almost 800 local and grassroots organizations in every province and territory since its launch in 2011," said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let's Talk.
  • The 2021 application period runs until March 15 and all 2021 grants will be disbursed before December 31, 2021.
  • "With the acute impact of COVID-19, the support of the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund enabled us to be on the lookout for rising distress and act quickly."

Let's Talk Interactive Receives Inaugural Trailblazer Award by Zoom

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. , a leader in customizable telehealth software and solutions, today announces it is the recipient of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s global inaugural Trailblazer Award.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Let's Talk Interactive, Inc. , a leader in customizable telehealth software and solutions, today announces it is the recipient of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.'s global inaugural Trailblazer Award.
  • "It's an absolute honor to be recognized by the premier video communications platform in the world as a trailblazer," stated Art Cooksey, Founder/CEO of Let's Talk Interactive.
  • "In a time where healthcare services are urgently needed, Let's Talk Interactive has made patient access to care easy and efficient.
  • They are very deserving of our Trailblazer Award," stated Laura Padilla, Head of Global Business Development and Channel at Zoom.

Bell Let's Talk launches new fund to support mental health and well-being of Canada's Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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"As part of this commitment, I am pleased to announce the new $5 million Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund specifically focused on supporting BIPOC communities."

Key Points: 
  • "As part of this commitment, I am pleased to announce the new $5 million Bell Let's Talk Diversity Fund specifically focused on supporting BIPOC communities."
  • "As our mental health initiative evolves, Bell Let's Talk continues to embrace new opportunities to deliver culturally informed community supports addressing the mental health needs of racialized Canadians."
  • "The National Association of Friendship Centres is excited to begin a partnership with Bell Let's Talk to support the mental health and well-being of urban Indigenous communities," said Jocelyn Formsma, Executive Director of NAFC.
  • Bell Let's Talk is engaging with a wide range of advisors from BIPOC communities across Canada including mental health experts and people with lived experience.