Bell Let's Talk! Event Ideas

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 by Mark Lisetto-Smith

In September 2010, Bell Let’s Talk began a new conversation about Canada’s mental health. At that time, most people were not talking about mental illness. But the numbers spoke volumes about the urgent need for action. Millions of Canadians, including leading personalities, engaged in an open discussion about mental illness, offering new ideas and hope for those who struggle, with numbers growing every year.

As a result, institutions and organizations large and small in every region received new funding for access, care and research from Bell Let’s Talk and from governments and corporations that have joined the cause. Bell’s total donation to mental health programs now stands at $100,695,763.75.

Interested in what you can do for Bell Let's Talk day on January 29, 2020? Here are some Event Ideas!

Put up the Bell Let's Talk Poster in your office (PDF 8.5x11)
Fundraise for a mental health organization in your area. From a bake sale, to a sports tournament or pizza day, the possibilities are endless!
Phones allowed! Have a tweetathon. Set the timer for 10 minutes and see how many tweets employees can make about mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 29.
- Bell will donate 5 cents for every tweet or retweet using #BellLetsTalk.
Put on your boots and go for a hike – studies show that enjoying nature can be beneficial for mental health.
Take a break and watch the Bell Let’s Talk videos together! Enjoy a healthy snack and learn together.
Print off the Talk Bubble and write or or draw actions big and small employees can take to help create positive change around mental health.
Set up a colouring station with the Mandala Art where employees can take a mindfulness break.
Add a Bell Let's Talk Email Signature sharing the event date and encourage other to talk openly about mental health awareness.
Have a conversation about Language and stigma involved with mental health.