Bell Let’s Talk Day as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
Jan 30, 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW), from January 29 to February 1, is an annual Algonquin College education campaign designed to help open the eyes of students and employees to the benefits of staying mentally healthy. On Wednesday, January 30, Algonquin will be supporting Bell Let’s Talk Day with a variety of activities presented by Student Support Services and the Algonquin Students’ Association. This annual campaign is driving the national conversation to help reduce stigma and promote awareness and understanding. On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada, by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view, and use of their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter.
Good2Talk
10am-1pm at 4 Corners
Good2Talk is a free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students, providing professional counselling and information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being. Stop by to chat with a Good2Talk representative about the services they provide!
Bell Let’s Talk Photo Booth
11am-1pm, 1st Floor Common Area, DARE District
Get your photo taken in support of Bell Let’s Talk Day! Join the conversation on mental health, write your message on a “talk bubble,” and pick up some free Bell Let’s Talk swag. Remember to post on social media with the #BellLetsTalk hashtag!
Live Music Yoga
12pm-1pm, Nawapon (Indigenous Commons, 1st Floor, DARE District)
Stretch, relax, and clear your mind with a free yoga session accompanied by live music – part of the Students’ Association Happy Place!
AC Purple Couch Photo Booth
1pm-4pm, Student Commons (E Building)
Take a seat and take a photo! Stop by this photo booth featuring the AC Purple Couch and join the conversation on mental health.
Happy Place
1pm-4pm, Student Commons (E Building)
Don’t miss this fun afternoon filled with all kinds of self-care, including mini-massages, henna, manicures, video games, and a book signing with To Write Love On Her Arms Founder and Creative Director Jamie Tworkowski at 3:30 p.m. The first 15 people at the book signing will receive a free copy of Jamie’s book, If You Feel Too Much, and the book will also be available for purchase. Get the details on Happy Place!
Dog Squad
2pm-3pm, Student Commons (E Building)
Don’t miss your chance to meet some members of Algonquin’s new Dog Squad! Two therapy dogs will be training in the Student Commons during Bell Let’s Talk Day – come say hi!
To Write Love On Her Arms: An Evening with Founder Jamie Tworkowski
8pm-10pm, Algonquin Commons Theatre
To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Founder Jamie Tworkowski will be speaking on behalf of TWLOHA to spread awareness about mental health. Admission is free for students (student ID required); tickets are $10 for the general public. Learn more about this talk!
Explore more #MHAW activities:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
Mental Health Awareness Week is presented by Health Services, Counselling Services, Project Lighthouse, the AC Hub, and the Algonquin Students’ Association.
Event Location
- Various Locations
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