"Bell Let's Talk is proud to work with Fondation de ma vie to help improve access to mental health care closer to home for those living with mental illness in Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean," said
The donations from Bell Let's Talk and Fondation de ma vie will be used to refurbish the 3 psychiatric departments at the Hôpital de Chicoutimi as well as those at the Hôpital d'
"This investment will improve the daily lives of our patients during their hospitalization in every department in the region," said Dr.
While Bell's donation will support the renovations at the 3 hospitals, Fondation de ma vie's investment of
"This project reflects a collaborative vision among all our foundations, made possible by the innovative approach and the opening of Fondation de ma vie, said
"This major investment is the latest in a long-standing partnership between Bell Let's Talk and Fondation de ma vie, one that will certainly have a significant impact on mental health patients and their families in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean," said Jean-François Girard, Chair of the
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About Bell Let's Talk
The Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative is focused on 4 key action pillars: Anti-stigma, Care and Access, Research and Workplace Leadership. Since its launch in
About Fondation de
Since Fondation de ma vie believes that the best care is the care you receive closest to home, its mission is to contribute to the accessibility and proximity of the health care provided to the people and families of Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean, with the aim of preserving greater regional autonomy. Fondation de ma vie works in partnership with the CIUSSS and local organizations to add to the synergy and cohesion of local care networks, particularly for the most ill and most vulnerable people in its territory.
About Fondation Équilibre
Fondation Équilibre's mission is to provide financial support to mental health institutions and organizations in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region in order to maintain and develop quality services with respect to treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
About the Fondation Hôtel Dieu d'
The Fondation de l'Hôtel-Dieu d'
About the Fondation du Domaine-du-Roy
The Fondation du Domaine-du-Roy's mission is to collect donations in order to help improve the services provided by the CIUSSS-Saguenay‒Lac-Saint-Jean-Hôpital in
Media inquiries:
Senior Manager, Media Relations
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514-391-9794
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Major Donations and Communications Advisor
Foundation de ma vie
418-545-4980, ext. 327
nathalie.gagne@fondationdemavie.qc.ca
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