December 11, 2020
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) supports and commends the recent, unanimously approved motion by the House of Commons to establish a 3-digit suicide prevention hotline. This dedicated line will assist in increasing access to crisis support, where and when it’s needed. We look forward to the details around implementation as they emerge and are hopeful the hotline comes into being as part of an integrated, comprehensive, and funded mental health strategy.
Resources
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Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
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Nine things you can do to help
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These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
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A high-level overview of what to consider when using suicide risk assessment tools
December 11, 2020
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) supports and commends the recent, unanimously approved motion by the House of Commons to establish a 3-digit suicide prevention hotline. This dedicated line will assist in increasing access to crisis support, where and when it’s needed. We look forward to the details around implementation as they emerge and are hopeful the hotline comes into being as part of an integrated, comprehensive, and funded mental health strategy.
Resources
Vocabulary – How to Talk about Suicide
Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
You Can Help With Suicide Prevention
Nine things you can do to help
Guidelines for Sharing Experiences with Suicide
These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
Suicide Risk Assessment Kit
A high-level overview of what to consider when using suicide risk assessment tools
Related Information
Media
The Case for a National Strategy and Nationwide Hotline
Why Do People Die by Suicide?
Promoting Hope and Resiliency is Central to Suicide Prevention