Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant supports vital mental health training for nurses at BGH
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This announcement also comes on the day Canada launches a new 988 suicide crisis helpline.Bell is a longtime supporter of Belleville General Hospital Foundation, and were thrilled to take this next step and deepen our partnership with a grant from the Bell Lets Talk Community Fund, said Steve Cook, Executive Director, Belleville General Hospital Foundation. Delivering this innovative training will have a direct impact on our ability to keep exceptional care close to home. Our collaboration with Bell exemplifies the power of partnership to address critical community needs.Bell Lets Talk is pleased to provide a $20,000 Community Fund grant to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation to support motivational interviewing training for mental health services nurses. The Bell Lets Talk Community Fund supports organizations that are working to create positive change to improve access to mental health care, supports and services for more Canadians in communities around the country, said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Lets Talk.Belleville General Hospital provides a continuum of mental health care services from crisis intervention, acute inpatient admissions, day hospital community and outpatient support.Dr. The dedication and compassion of our staff is inspiring, and ensuring access to continuous education is a great way for them to grow and learn as a team.