If you’re driving through Fort Garry today, near IGF and the U of M make sure to look at Investors Group Field!

 

Via Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Via Winnipeg Blue Bombers

 

IGF will be lit in purple, in support of World Mental Health Day and is also to support the Amanda Todd Legacy Project’s Light Up Purple initiative.

 

5 years ago, 15 year old Amanda Todd took her own life after being bullied online. People are scared to talk about Mental health…and we shouldn’t be

 

Look at it this way, if you were constantly not feeling good month after month, you’d go to the doctor. If you’re not feeling like yourself, mentally…there are people to help you. So please reach out to them.

 

Local resources:

CMHA Winnipeg Phone Line – 204-982-6100

WRHA Mobile Crisis Service (24hrs) – 204-940-1781

WRHA Mobile Crisis Service TTY Deaf Access Line – 204-779-8902

Klinic Crisis Line – 204-786-8686

Klinic Sexual Assault Line – 204-786-8631

Manitoba Suicide Line – 1-877-435-7170

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba – 204-786-0987

Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba – 204-925-0600

Manitoba Schizophrenia Society – 204-786-1616

 

 

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