Let's Talk Mental Health

Send us Fan MailIn this very special episode, Richelle talks about the Bell Let's Talk initiative to help Canadians talk about mental health issues She provides practical information for starting conversations about mental health, promoting recovery from mental illness, and encouraging healthy relationships with others. Due to personal experience, she understands the stigma attached to mental illness and explains how we can use respect and dignity to break down the barriers that prevent open conversations about mental health. LOVING NOTE: You are never too old to dream new dreams*************RESOURCES********************If you are in crisis, - text WELLNESS to 741741- go to your local hospital- call 911 immediately - locate a Crisis Centre in your region***********************************************Thinking of suicide? - call toll free1-833-456-4566 toll free (In QC: 1-866-277-3553)- visit  www.crisisservicescanada.ca.***********************************************For children and youth Kids Help Phone  Call toll free:1-888-668-6868 or Text: 686868Black Youth Helpline Call toll free 1-833-294-8650 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)Jack.org  Empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health initiatives ************************************************Culturally specific resourcesHope For Wellness Immediate mental health counseling for indigenous peoples - call 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, - for online live counseling, click here Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre  Provides culturally specific and multilingual mental health careFor adults and familiesStrongest Families Institute  Providing timely access to quality servicesCanadian Mental Health Association Find national and provincial programsMood Disorders Society of Canada Provides a strong, cohesive voice at the national levelThe Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Provides clinical care servicesCanadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health Provides services for people ages 65-100+Mental Health Commission of Canada Creating a better health system for CanadiansSupport the show