The Canadore Students’ Council is teaming up with the college’s student success services team and the office of inclusion and diversity to organize an on-campus event to support the nation-wide Bell Let’s Talk campaign taking place tomorrow (Wednesday).
On January 25, Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives for every text message sent, mobile and long distance call made by its customers, as well as for every tweet on Twitter and post on Instagram using the #BellLetsTalk hashtag. Bell will also donate 5 cents every time their Bell Let’s Talk video is viewed on Facebook and the Bell Let’s Talk geofilter on Snapchat is used.
According to the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), one in five Canadians will personally experience mental illness in their lifetime. It is estimated that the economic burden of mental illness in Canada is at $51 billion per year, including health care costs, lost productivity, and reductions in health-related quality of life.
Canadore is hosting a “Take 5” event to raise additional awareness for Bell Let's Talk Day at all three North Bay campuses to further promote open discussion about mental health and ways to help reduce stigma on campus, including where to receive information and resources.
Event: Canadore College’s Bell Let’s Talk Day 2017
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Locations: Aviation Campus Cafeteria (55 Aviation Avenue), College Drive Campus at the Red Tiles (100 College Drive) and Commerce Court Campus Cafeteria (60 Commerce Court)
