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Not-for-profit organization connecting students suffering from depression or other mental health issues with available on- and off-campus support.

Toronto, Canada
Joined April 2015
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Thank you to @samfiorella at @YellowIs4Hello for encouraging everyone to take part in today’s #facetofacefeb challenge, and to build #friendship👭
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We are honoured to have Sam Fiorella, co-founder of @YellowIs4Hello, on campus to help us unveil our Friendship Bench today. Thank you for sharing your powerful story, spreading awareness of youth depression and mental health issues, and for continuing your son's legacy, Sam 💛
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The Lucas Fiorella Friendship Bench has been unveiled @lethcollege - part of @YellowIs4Hello a nationwide suicide prevention initiative #yql #mentalhealth #yellowisforhello
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Let the “Hellos” begin! Together with @YellowIs4Hello and our @LC_CJHS team, our friendship bench has officially been unveiled 💛 #yellowisforhello
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New Study: Being in @WhatsApp group conversation could have a positive effect on psychological wellbeing. Amid concerns over the effects of screen time on a user’s attention span & anxiety levels, this is a refreshingly positive take. #yellowisforhello ow.ly/IVKI50v3yZ9
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#MHAwarenessWeek celebrations continue w/ our new Recovery is Possible podcast today! The inaugural episode joins @YellowIs4Hello co-founder @samfiorella w/ Peer Supporter Priscilla Cherry on how we can create positive #mentalhealth outcomes for all. ow.ly/FX7e50u5i9Y
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Many thanks to ⁦@FurnaceRoomBrew⁩ for the great prizes for our 3rd annual golf tournament with ⁦@nynyformen⁩ supporting ⁦@YellowIs4Hello⁩
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Replying to @AldershotSchool
@AldershotSchool unveiling a @YellowIs4Hello this Wednesday morning. @samfiorella will be the guest of honour to discuss student mental health. Hope to see you there Kelvin
Good Morning #BurlON It's #MentalHealthAwareness Week, time to #GetLoud and talk about what #MentalHealth really is! Today and every day, let’s work to end the stigma surrounding Mental Health and make sure everyone gets the support they need.
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Thank you Sam Fiorella, Founder of The Friendship Bench, @YellowIs4Hello , for joining us as we unveil the #yellowisforhello bench. The bench is a symbol of communication and support for those experiencing a #mentalhealth or substance use concern. #GetLoud
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Executive Director, @LaureenMacneil, forecasts an anchor of hope as we welcome the @YellowIs4Hello Bench to CMHA Calgary as the first non-school location in Canada to receive it in Sam and Lucas’ Legacy. Thank you everyone who came out today to #GetLoud for #MentalHealthWeek
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Friendship Benches across #Canada from @YellowIs4Hello are important destinations, where we can connect with others through a welcoming “hello.” @CMHACalgary was honoured this morning to unveil #Calgary's first official Friendship Bench, in support of #mentalhealth awareness.
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What a great initiative. This bench will provide support, hope and good spirits to many! – at Wood Buffalo, Alberta
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It was great to say hello to ⁦@wildrose76⁩ ⁦@CMHACalgary⁩ #yellowisforhello. A simple hello can make all the difference in the world ⁦@YellowIs4Hello⁩
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A great conversation with @YellowIs4Hello about the newest #yellowisforhello bench in #yyc at @CMHACalgary. We will air a portion of this chat on @770CHQR but this is the full, unedited chat. #yyc #radio omny.fm/shows/calgary-today-…
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Replying to @YellowIs4Hello
Today is #NationalStressAwarenessDay. If you need to talk, the Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (1-800-268-7708) and The Family Information Line (1-800-866-4546) are available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. #YoureNotAlone
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At today’s Hello My Name Is event @StoryArtsCentre to raise money for The Friendship Bench to help students who are suffering from mental health. Marina Moretti, from the Communications and Public Relations Program gets ready for the event @YellowIs4Hello.
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The Friendship Bench symbolizes a place where students can get help in with their mental health. Today’s event was held to raise money for a bench at Keyin College in NFLD. The bench @StoryArtsCentre sits in the Courtyard. @YellowIs4Hello #YellowIsForHello
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Amazing to see our @CentennialEDU #PR students raising funds for @YellowIs4Hello and have @samfiorella back on campus. They are fundraising for a friendship bench for a school in Newfoundland # – at Toronto, Ontario
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Help us raise funds to install a @YellowIs4Hello bench for Keyin College in Newfoundland. @samfiorella @CentennialEDU @StoryArtsCentre #CCPR #HelloMyNameIs #MentalHealth @KeyinCollege @KeyinCollegeStJ
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NO MORE SILENCE - one of the many important themes at tonight's important and powerful SUMMIT FOR #Mentalhealth #ycdsb. #TALK and #LISTEN! Great job Jack.org Carter @ccarterchs students, teachers, & admin! THANKS @samfiorella @YellowIs4Hello @leesmolinaro @n_rovere
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