"After my father’s death, everywhere I looked I read that suicide is preventable. This instilled a... conviction in me of a double failure: my father, who had not done enough to save himself, and those of us who loved him... had not done enough, either." time.com/7016958/suicid…

Cultural safety and competence are key components in providing services to Indigenous people. Without them, there are greater chances of inaccurate or inappropriate assessments, inadequate treatment, and risk of re-traumatization. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

#RunforLife2024 is a hybrid event – participate virtually by doing any activity, anywhere, at any time from Sept. 21-28 or join the in-person event in #yyc Saturday, Sept. 28 for casual 5 and 10 km runs, 1 km memorial walk, snacks and conversation: suicideinfo.ca/runforlife

If someone you know is exhibiting warning signs, mention what you’ve noticed and be specific. Have a conversation and listen to what they’re saying. If you’re worried they’re thinking of suicide, ask directly, and connect them to supports. suicideinfo.ca/world-suicide-…

Men account for approximately 3/4 of suicides in Canada. This alarming statistic reminds us to check in on the men in our lives and ensure no one walks alone. If you need some tools to learn how to check in, the Centre for Suicide Prevention Buddy Up campaign can help.

When developing a safety plan with a young Indigenous person it is crucial that a relationship of trust is established. Past and ongoing discrimination and racism against Indigenous people can make a young person reluctant to trust a non-Indigenous person. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

If you’re supporting someone considering suicide, you don’t have to do it alone. Help is available. Call or text the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988, access community supports at 211.ca, or call on friends and family members to help. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

"Men are very unlikely to ask for help ourselves. However, we do know that men are willing to help their buddies. We're willing to take care of the people around us," says Akash Asif, Strategy and Operations Director on PsychSessionsPodcast podcast. psychsessions.org/2024/08/23/s1e…

We all have a role to play in suicide prevention. One way to help prevent suicide is to break down stigma by using safe, non-judgmental language when talking about suicide. suicideinfo.ca/world-suicide-…

Our toolkit ‘Safety plans to prevent suicide for Indigenous young people and their caregivers’ uses hope, belonging, meaning, and purpose as the basis of a safety plan. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

This year we’re offering free workshops in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day. These workshops include Little Cub and River of Life (Indigenous children and youth life promotion), and Small Talk and Looking Forward (child and youth suicide prevention). suicideinfo.ca/free-workshops/

There’s only one week left until #RunforLife2024 begins! We hope you’ll join us to remember those we’ve lost to suicide and raise awareness for suicide prevention. Participate virtually from Sept. 21-28 or in-person in #yyc on Saturday, Sept. 28. suicideinfo.ca/runforlife

Service providers working with Indigenous people must be aware of the interplay of historical events and social conditions that impact both the community and the individual. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

Sign up for our free in-person ‘safeTALK: Suicide alertness for everyone’ workshop happening in #yyc on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 8:30 am – 12 pm! This workshop is being offered for free in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day. suicideinfo.ca/workshop/safe-…

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth in Canada – but we can promote life and prevent suicide in young people. Learn more in our toolkit: suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…

#RunforLife2024 is starting this Saturday, Sept. 21! Participate virtually from Sept. 21-28 doing any activity, anywhere at any time or join us in #yyc in-person on Saturday, Sept. 28. All are welcome! Register today: suicideinfo.ca/runforlife

Find more information about #BuddyUp at buddyup.ca!

For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024, we’ve released a blog highlighting some practical steps that anyone can take to help prevent suicide. suicideinfo.ca/world-suicide-…

Being an adolescent can be difficult, especially if a young person is also experiencing mental health challenges. Some young people may feel trapped in their current situation and need support to see hope for the future. ow.ly/wj5i50TenPV

When having a difficult conversation with a young person, be calm, compassionate and non-judgemental. Take the time to listen and let them express themselves without lecturing them. suicideinfo.ca/local_resource…