WINNIPEG and HALIFAX – Bell Let's Talk issued a number of grants to local mental health organizations in Manitoba and in Atlantic Canada in celebration of Mental Illness Awareness Week.
In Manitoba, Artbeat Studio Inc., Artists in Healthcare Manitoba, Eastman Safety Training Centre, Inspire Community Outreach Inc., Jewish Child and Family Service – Winnipeg, Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, and Siloam Mission will receive grants totalling $100,000.
In New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and PEI, Eating Disorders Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services, Partners for Care, Partners for Youth, PEI Family Violence Prevention Services, Seniors Resource Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador, Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative, The Pottle Centre and Village des Sources l'Étoile Filante will share $135,000 in grants.
With a focus on local projects and grassroots organizations, the $1-million annual Bell Let's Talk Community Fund provides grants for community-based mental health initiatives improving access to care. Since 2011, the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund has supported almost 350 community groups in every region of Canada, including the 72 receiving grants this year.
