The second annual Bell Let’s Talk Day was held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

 Recognising that simply talking makes a significant impact in breaking down the stigma attached to mental health, the campaign encourages people to “start the conversation” about mental health with friends, family and co-workers. For every text message and long distance call made by Bell customers that day, Bell will contribute 5 cents to programs dedicated to mental health.

 Bell Let’s Talk spokesperson and six-time Olympian Clara Hughes kicked-off the national multi-media campaign this Monday, January 16, 2012. Joining Clara as spokespeople for Bell Let’s Talk Day and to help grow the dialogue on mental health this year in Quebec are composer and performer Stefie Shock and actor-comedian Michel Mpambara. 

 Last year, more than 66 million texts and calls were made on Bell Let’s Talk Day resulting in $3.3 million dollars donated to mental health initiatives across the country. I think this is a strong indication that Canadians care about mental health and want to be part of the national conversation. With your help, we hope to take this conversation to a whole new level.     

 How you can help support Bell Let’s Talk Day:

• Facebook – Starting February 1, you can share  a smile with a friend at www.facebook.com/BellCanada
•  Twitter – Follow us at @Bell_LetsTalk and retweet on Bell Let’s Talk Day on February 8. For each “retweet” made, Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives across Canada  
• Bell mobility customers can text or make long distance calls on Bell Let’s Talk Day – for each call or text, Bell will donate 5 cents to mental health initiatives across Canada

For more information about Bell Let’s Talk please visit http://letstalk.bell.ca/or view the Press Release