MONTREAL – Bell Let's Talk and the City of Montreal announced a $100,000 partnership Monday to enhance access to mental health services for homeless people in the city.
The donations will benefit Chez Doris, the Old Brewery Mission and Refuge des Jeunes, reads the announcement.
"Bell Let's Talk is very pleased to partner with the City of Montréal to help support and fund innovative mental health services for Montréal's homeless population," said Charles Benoit, Bell Media’s president of television and radio, in the news release. "The programs offered by Chez Doris, The Old Brewery Mission and Refuge des Jeunes are making a significant difference in the lives of the many homeless people in Montréal living with mental illness."
"We appreciate Bell's contribution to support mental health services in our city," added Monique Vallée, Montréal's city councillor in charge of social and community development and homelessness. "Given that many homeless people suffer from mental illness, this donation to the three shelters is all the more important. The City of Montréal is proud to be Bell's partner in this wonderful initiative."
Since its launch in 2010, Bell Let's Talk has committed more than $67.5 million to mental health programs in all parts of Canada.
