In this week's episode, Christine chatted with Rachel Tolkin, Communications Specialist at CMHA Toronto. CMHA stands for the Canadian Mental Health Association. They are official partners with Bell Let's Talk Day, along with Canadian Red Cross, jack.org, Kids Help Phone, and more. Rachel explained the programs CMHA provide and the role they play in the community. She also spoke about how people can get involved on Bell Let’s Talk Day, and her own experiences with mental health. For more information about Bell Let's Talk day, visit their website: letstalk.bell.ca. Check out CMHA Toronto on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and their website - toronto.cmha.ca. Follow us on social media for updates (@bitonalpodcast). Gotta question, topic suggestion, or some feedback? Drop us a line! Email us at [email protected]. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek the help of a licensed healthcare professional. Here is a list of local resources:

Toronto Distress Centres at 416-408-HELP (4357)

Gerstein Centre at 416-929-5200

Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 416-863-0511 or Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511

Progress Place Warm Line at 416-960-WARM (9276), every day from 8pm to 12 midnight

LGBT Youthline at 1-800-268-9688

Good2Talk (for post-secondary students) at 1-866-925-5454 or connect through 2-1-1

Community Crisis Line (Scarborough and Rouge Hospital) at 416 495-2891

Kids Help Phone at 1 800 668-6868

Distress Centre Peel at 905-278-7208

Durham Crisis Line at 905-666-0483

Oakville Distress Centre at 905-849-4541

TeleHealth at 1-866-797-0000