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“Many of us have been, or know someone who has been impacted by suicide... This forest will provide a space for education and awareness-building as well as an area to pay tribute to loved ones and find moments of inner peace," says Mayor William Choy. stonyplain.com/en/news/stony-…

#BuddyUp June Challenge activity 5: BBQ with buddies. Have friends over or go to the park for a BBQ! Sharing a meal with buddies is the perfect opportunity to connect and check in by asking them how they’re really doing. buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

If you’re worried about a friend, start a conversation with them – ask how they’re really doing. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #buddyup

Have you registered for #RunforLife2025? Participate anywhere, anytime from September 6 - 13 to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Registering for Run for Life is also #BuddyUp Challenge activity 6! suicideinfo.ca/runforlife/

Certain factors or circumstances can guard men against thinking about suicide and increase their resiliency. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

#BuddyUp Week 2 Challenge: Do something kind for a buddy. Send them a thoughtful text, buy them a coffee, or offer to help with a project they’re working on.  buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

Men may be less likely to directly discuss their mental health. Clinicians need to become adept at reading non-verbal cues to indicate that a man may be struggling.  suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #buddyup

Did you know that older men have a heightened risk of suicide? Take Jim, for example. He’s stopped playing cards with friends and he’s losing patience. If you have a friend like Jim, it’s time to #buddyup and offer your support. buddyup.ca #seniorsweek

Activity 7 of the #BuddyUp Challenge is to send a song, joke, or meme to a buddy. Share a joke or meme that made you laugh or send a buddy one of your favourite songs. buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

Attending the two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop will train you to intervene with a person who is thinking about suicide. We will be hosting an ASIST workshop in our #yyc office June 21-22, 2025. Sign up today! suicideinfo.ca/workshop/asist/

Men who have fewer social connections have less people to ask for help and fewer people to notice when they are struggling and reach out to offer help to them. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #buddyup

#BuddyUp Challenge activity 8 is to reconnect with a distant buddy who you haven’t caught up with in a while. Take some time to reconnect; call or send them a message to ask how they’ve been doing. buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

June Challenge activity 9 is to share a post about the campaign. Share this or any other #BuddyUp post to spread the word that suicide is preventable!  buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

Men who were raised with the idea that showing any sign of emotion is a “weakness” are more likely to hide their emotions, which can become overwhelming and may lead them to a point of crisis.  suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #buddyup

June Challenge activity 10 is to watch a game with a buddy. This is a good way to connect and check in. buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c… #buddyup

Keep difficult conversations going by really listening to what the other person is saying and asking questions. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #buddyup

June Challenge activity 11 is to celebrate Father’s Day! Do this in whichever way feels meaningful to you. buddyup.ca #buddyup

If you’re worried about a friend, start a conversation with them in a place where you’ll both feel comfortable. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #buddyup

#BuddyUp Week 3 Challenge: Clean up your community with a buddy. This is a great opportunity to spend quality time with a buddy and help your community at the same time! Clean up a park, beach, or street. buddyup.ca/the-buddy-up-c…

In our toolkit about men and suicide, you’ll learn about statistics, warning signs, why men are more at risk, and how suicide can be prevented. You’ll also learn how to have a conversation with someone you’re worried about. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource… #buddyup