Suicide Prevention Resources
If you or somebody you know is in immediate danger or need urgent medical support – Call 9-1-1
Risk Factors for Suicide
Talking About Dying
Any mention of dying, disappearing, jumping, shooting oneself or other types of self harm
Recent Loss
Through death, divorce, separation, broken relationship, self-confidence, self-esteem, loss of interest in friends, hobbies or activities previously enjoyed
Change Of Personality
Sad, withdrawn, irritable, anxious, tired, indecisive, apathetic
Change In Behavior
Can't concentrate on school, work or routine tasks
Change In Sleep Patterns
Insomnia, often with early waking or oversleeping, or nightmares
Change In Eating Habits
Loss of appetite and weight, or overeating
Fear of Losing Control
Acting erratically, harming self or others
Low Self-Esteem
Feeling worthless, shame, overwhelming guilt, self-hatred, "everyone would be better off without me"
No Hope for the Future
Believing things will never get better, or that nothing will ever change
Help is Available - Contact a Crisis Responder Today
9-8-8 : Suicide Crisis Helpline
You deserve to be heard:
1) They will listen
2) They will engage with empathy
3) They will provide support
Call 9-8-8
Toll free | 24/7/365
Text 9-8-8
24/7/365
For further information, please visit their website
Copline - An Officer's Lifeline
You deserve to be heard:
1) They will listen & support
2) Anonymous and confidential
3) Canada & USA wide support
1-800-COPLINE (267-5463)
Toll free | 24/7/365
Email - Visit their website
24/7/365
For further information, please visit their website
Additional Information can be Obtained from these Canadian Organizations
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health
CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading research centres in its field. CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.
Canadian Asociation for Suicide Prevention
CASP
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) was launched in 1985 by a group who saw the need to provide information and resources to communities to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicide-related thoughts and behaviours. Like many others, CASP envisions a world in which people enjoy an optimal quality of life, are long-living, socially responsible, and optimistic about the future.
