September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Sep 4, 2024

We are here to listen.

If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, we want to help.
Call or text 9-8-8 toll free, any time — lines are open 24/7/365

Facts & Stats

• 11 people die by suicide every day in Canada.
• 11.8% of people in Canada have had thoughts of suicide at some point in their lives.
• For every person who dies by suicide, as many as 135 people can be impacted by the loss.

Recommended Resource

Explore several suicide-related guides. These free handouts can be downloaded, printed, and shared with co-workers, staff, and throughout your organization.

• Suicide Warning Signs
• Myths About Suicide
• Informal Suicide Risk Assessment Checklist
• Safety and Wellness Plan

Suicide Resources in diverse populations

• Men
• Women
• First Nations Youth
• Transgender, Two Spirit and non-binary people
• Transgender, Two Spirit and non-binary youth
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, queer, and sexually diverse people
• First responders
• Veterans
• Young people
• Addictions and alcohol/substance use
• Older adults
• Trauma and suicide

Learn more here – https://988.ca/