The new 2023 Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign, “Let’s change this”, highlights the shift from awareness to action by asking all Canadians to take meaningful steps to create positive change for the mental wellbeing of themselves and others. On January 25, and every day, we encourage everyone to be a part of the change by taking one or more of the following actions:
– Choose a mental health organization to learn about or support;
– Help a friend struggling with their mental health by learning how to support them;
– Ask about how your school, workplace or community is creating change for mental health;
– Nurture your own well-being by practicing and learning mental health strategies;
– Get involved in a mental health initiative or organize an event to support mental health; and
– Engage in conversations about mental health to fight stigma.
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Share your actions by using #BellLetsTalk to inspire others.
The Department of Health and Community Services reminds people if you or someone you know needs help, support is available including:
– 811
– Bridge the gapp www.bridgethegapp.ca
– Doorways; find walk-in counselling services by visiting nl.bridgethegapp.ca or calling 811
The Provincial Government continues to build upon the work of Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador to improve the mental health and well-being of the province and has released the Provincial Alcohol Action Plan: Reducing Harms and Costs in Newfoundland and Labrador and Our Path of Resilience: An Action Plan to Promote Life and Prevent Suicide in Newfoundland and Labrador to continue its efforts.