IWK Foundation announces $1-million donation from Bell Let's Talk to support emergency mental health care within redeveloped IWK Emergency Department
"Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.
- "Bell is proud to play a role in providing cutting-edge mental health care to young people from across the Maritimes by creating a mental health and addictions area within the IWK Emergency Department," said Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, Bell Canada.
- The IWK Emergency Department continues to experience record-breaking patient visits, including those requiring mental health care.
- "Research in stigma and trauma informed care shows that experience in the Emergency Department impacts how patients and families feel about seeking future mental health care.
- Today's announcement builds on our shared commitment to improving the provision of emergency mental health care and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness," said Jennifer Gillivan, President & CEO, IWK Foundation.