Bell Let’s Talk

Ombudsman Message | 29 January 2020

Making tough calls under pressure is what members of the Defence community do – including calling for help when they need it. We must acknowledge and address the need for assistance when occupational stress injuries or mental health issues arise.

Each January, we come together to help end the stigma around mental health and to reach out to those who might be suffering. No person is immune. I received the help and compassion I needed when sharing my own experiences with pain and loss. As we discuss our issues and struggles, we contribute to one another’s well-being and to removing the stigma that holds so many back from seeking help.

While initiatives like Bell Let’s Talk go a long way towards raising awareness and helping individuals and families in need, I urge all of you to make every day this year one where we are kinder and more compassionate to ourselves and others. Let’s talk – and let’s listen together.

Gregory A. Lick

Ombudsman