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CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

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CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are supporting someone who is struggling with life’s challenges. By spreading the word that hope, help and healing are possible, we can work together to prevent suicide.

CASP estimates that each day in Canada, 10 people end their life and 200 make a suicide attempt. Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social, and ethnic boundaries.

CMHA Waterloo Wellington offers Waterloo Wellington offers the Here 24/7 crisis line, call 1-844-437-3247 anytime to be connected to a Here 24/7 staff member, who will do intake, assessment, referral, crisis, waitlist, and appointment bookings. Our Mental Health Promotion and Education team offer training and education programs, including certificate programs in suicide prevention, click here to learn more.

Talking about suicide can provide relief and being a listener is the best intervention anyone can give. Here are a few ways you can help:

For more information or to learn more about suicide prevention or positive mental health, visit the CASP or CMHA Waterloo Wellington websites.

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