MONTREAL – Bell today announced the 2022 grant recipients for its annual $2 million Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund, which supports registered charities whose work seeks to improve access to mental health support and services in Canada.
“This year’s recipients include organizations supporting youth, adults and families who need mental health care in communities across the country,” a press release says. “Projects supported include trauma recovery therapy, mental health training for front line staff, and expressive arts for BIPOC individuals and children suffering with eating disorders.”
There are 114 recipients this year – a list of the organizations and their projects is available here.
Blue Door Support Services (above), which supports people at risk of experiencing homelessness and the Legacy of Hope Foundation, which supports Residential School Survivors and their families, are two of this year’s recipients.
“Legacy of Hope is very grateful for the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant, because now more than ever, Indigenous peoples need the support for the triggers of the impacts of residential schools, and this grant has gone a long way in our efforts to promote the healing and well-being of Indigenous Peoples across Canada at a time where there is a great need for healing,” said Teresa Edwards, executive director and in-house legal counsel at the Legacy of Hope Foundation, in the press release.
“The Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund has provided over 1,000 grants to local and grassroots organizations around the country since its launch in 2011,” said Mary Deacon, chair of Bell Let’s Talk. “The demand for mental health supports and services has never been greater. We applaud this year’s recipients who are making a difference in their communities each and every day. By providing grants from the Community Fund each year we are continuing to support local organizations caring for people close to home.”
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