MONTREAL – Bell Let’s Talk announced this week it is accepting applications for implementation grants through the 2021 Bell Let’s Talk post-secondary fund.
This annual $1 million program supports colleges and universities using the National Standard of Canada for Mental Health and Well-Being for Post-Secondary Students to identify specific gaps or needs in their mental health support services and are building new initiatives to address them.
“The actions that schools across the country are taking to strengthen student mental health and well-being on their campuses are truly impressive, and we’re pleased to be able to accelerate those efforts with additional funding to assist them on their journey to align with the standard,” said Mary Deacon, chair of Bell Let’s Talk, in the announcement. “We look forward to hearing how this second round of funding will help schools continue to build momentum towards a psychologically safer learning environment that further supports student success, especially as we look forward to our recovery from Covid-19.”
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. In Québec, schools also have the option to follow the Québec Action Plan on Student Mental Health for Higher Education, which is currently being developed and will come into effect in this fall.
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