Approximately 30% of Ontarians will experience a mental health and addictions issue at some point in their lives. Every year, two million Ontarians go to their family doctor for a mental health or addictions challenge.
Today on Bell Let’s Talk Day, Canadians across the country are joining in on the conversation about mental health. The MPP for Milton, Parm Gill is encouraging Ontarians to come together to take action on mental health and help create positive change.
“Mental health affects all of us,” said MPP Gill. “Everyone in our communities can get involved in the important conversations that are taking place on Bell Let’s Talk Day and take action to help those who may be struggling.”
There is no better time than today for those in Milton to reach out to one another, talk about mental health and how each member of our community can work together to help those who are struggling. For every interaction on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, text, call, and video view) Bell will donate 5 cents.
“I encourage everyone to take part in Bell Let’s Talk Day and help create positive change,” said MPP Gill. “I urge you to continue these important conversations not just today, but throughout the year, so that together we can make a difference in our community.”
Ontario is committed to creating a comprehensive and connected mental health and addictions system that works for all Ontarians. That is why the province is investing $3.8 billion over 10 years and an additional $174 million to create new mental health and addictions services and expand existing programs.
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