It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day — an opportunity for Canadians to join the global conversation about mental health.
Statistics show more than 60% of Canadians struggle with a mental illness, and 40% of Canadians say their health has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every text, phone call, and social media post using #BellLetsTalk will work out to a five cent donation to Canadian mental health programs.
“I think Bell Let’s Talk Day is very important, not only about raising the awareness but engaging in those very meaningful and helpful conversations,” says Sean Miller, Executive Director of Peer Connections Manitoba.
The executive director of Peer Connections — who himself struggled with schizophrenia and depression for 15 years before making a full clinical & personal recovery — explains his recovery wasn’t done in isolation, adding “I had to get the right people around me.”
“It’s about communication. It’s about talking about it and really helping people with beneficial information. One piece of information can dramatically change a person’s trajectory or outcome,” said Miller.
Miller says the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) website also has excellent resources for mental health support in the Parkland.
Peer Support at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre is only offered to individuals and families experiencing mental health and addictions emergencies. If individuals and family members visiting the ED would like to speak with a peer support/family support worker they need to specifically ask for peer/family support.
One-on-one support is also offered through Peer Connection Manitoba. Eleanor Snitka is a community peer support, who can be contacted at 431-345-0353, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
