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Bell Let’s Talk helps fund mental health initiatives for CÉGEP students

MONTREAL - To kick off Mental Health Week, Bell Let's Talk and The Rossy Family Foundation announced a joint $500,000 donation to the Fédération des cégeps and the Fondation de l'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)  to improve the mental health of college students in Quebec.The donation of $250,000 each from Bell Let's Talk and The Rossy Family Foundation will enable the broader implementation and evaluation of the Zenétudes program, which supports students making the transition from secondary school to college.  The program is currently offered in 10 CÉGEPs across Quebec and will now be expanded to more institutions.Founded by UQAM professor and researcher Diane Marcotte, Zenétudes...