33rd Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference – “All Walks of Life” will influence the future directions for suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and life promotion in Canada
Monday April 24, 2023 – Canmore, AB
From May 10-12, 2023, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) will be hosting its 33rd Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, at the Atlantica Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The conference showcases the most current knowledge and practices in the broad field of suicide and its prevention, and attracts researchers, front-line clinicians, people with lived experience, and sector professionals, throughout Canada.
With support from local partner, Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia (CMHA NS), and major daily sponsors, LivingWorks and the Mental Health Commission (MHCC), the National Suicide Prevention Conference is the premiere Canadian event for exchanging knowledge on suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and life promotion, not to be missed!
The National Suicide Prevention Conference – “All Walks of Life” provides a forum for diverse perspectives, including researchers, front-line clinicians, people impacted by suicide, and First Peoples’ teachings, and will provide plenary and break-out sessions covering five streams such as Indigenous/Life Promotion, People with Lived Experience, Populations, Occupations, and Research & Trends.
A pre-conference Healing Day coordinated and hosted by CASP’s People Impacted by Suicide Working Group is also taking place on May 9 for people impacted by a suicide loss, suicide-related thoughts or behaviors, or support someone who is struggling with thoughts or attempts, as well as family members, friends, clinicians, researchers, or a person who struggles with suicidality. Healing Day will provide workshops, sessions, and interactive activities that introduce new tools and resources to support life promotion, hope, and healing.
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) envisions a Canada without Suicide. Since 1985, CASP has worked towards the achievement of its mission by advocating, communicating, and educating for suicide prevention, intervention, postvention and life promotion in Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia (CMHA NS) division delivers safe, inclusive evidence-based programs, training and navigation support that Nova Scotians need to be well and stay well. These programs are free to access and available to everyone living in Nova Scotia.
LivingWorks is the world’s leading suicide intervention training company. They believe that suicide is preventable, and everyone can learn to play a life-saving role. With an array of integrated training programs to meet every need, LivingWorks has been providing communities and organizations with suicide prevention solutions for over 35 years.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.
Resources
pdf
A Guide for Family and Friends
article
Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
pdf
These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
pdf
This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under 12
pdf
A high-level overview of what to consider when using suicide risk assessment tools
pdf
A summary of tools and supports to help cope with suicide loss
pdf
This is a guide to preventing suicide in your community. The guide will walk you through creating a community suicide prevention plan.
article
Sharing the Story of the Promoting Life Together Collaborative
pdf
The four steps in Suicide Prevention and universal responsibilities of the community, healthcare, and government.
article
Hear more about life after a suicide attempt from suicide survivors
article
Nine things you can do to help
33rd Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference – “All Walks of Life” will influence the future directions for suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and life promotion in Canada
Monday April 24, 2023 – Canmore, AB
From May 10-12, 2023, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) will be hosting its 33rd Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, at the Atlantica Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The conference showcases the most current knowledge and practices in the broad field of suicide and its prevention, and attracts researchers, front-line clinicians, people with lived experience, and sector professionals, throughout Canada.
With support from local partner, Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia (CMHA NS), and major daily sponsors, LivingWorks and the Mental Health Commission (MHCC), the National Suicide Prevention Conference is the premiere Canadian event for exchanging knowledge on suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, and life promotion, not to be missed!
The National Suicide Prevention Conference – “All Walks of Life” provides a forum for diverse perspectives, including researchers, front-line clinicians, people impacted by suicide, and First Peoples’ teachings, and will provide plenary and break-out sessions covering five streams such as Indigenous/Life Promotion, People with Lived Experience, Populations, Occupations, and Research & Trends.
A pre-conference Healing Day coordinated and hosted by CASP’s People Impacted by Suicide Working Group is also taking place on May 9 for people impacted by a suicide loss, suicide-related thoughts or behaviors, or support someone who is struggling with thoughts or attempts, as well as family members, friends, clinicians, researchers, or a person who struggles with suicidality. Healing Day will provide workshops, sessions, and interactive activities that introduce new tools and resources to support life promotion, hope, and healing.
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) envisions a Canada without Suicide. Since 1985, CASP has worked towards the achievement of its mission by advocating, communicating, and educating for suicide prevention, intervention, postvention and life promotion in Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia (CMHA NS) division delivers safe, inclusive evidence-based programs, training and navigation support that Nova Scotians need to be well and stay well. These programs are free to access and available to everyone living in Nova Scotia.
LivingWorks is the world’s leading suicide intervention training company. They believe that suicide is preventable, and everyone can learn to play a life-saving role. With an array of integrated training programs to meet every need, LivingWorks has been providing communities and organizations with suicide prevention solutions for over 35 years.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial, and territorial governments as well as organizations in the implementation of sound public policy.
Resources
After a Suicide Attempt – A Guide for Family and Friends
A Guide for Family and Friends
Vocabulary – How to Talk about Suicide
Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
Guidelines for Sharing Experiences with Suicide
These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
Talking to Children About A Suicide
This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under 12
Suicide Risk Assessment Kit
A high-level overview of what to consider when using suicide risk assessment tools
Toolkit for People Impacted by a Suicide Loss
A summary of tools and supports to help cope with suicide loss
Together to Live
This is a guide to preventing suicide in your community. The guide will walk you through creating a community suicide prevention plan.
The Promoting Life Together Collaborative
Sharing the Story of the Promoting Life Together Collaborative
Suicide is Everyone’s Business
The four steps in Suicide Prevention and universal responsibilities of the community, healthcare, and government.
I Survived a Suicide Attempt
Hear more about life after a suicide attempt from suicide survivors
You Can Help With Suicide Prevention
Nine things you can do to help
Announcing the Launch of our Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitators Network
Related Information
I Survived a Suicide Attempt
Trauma-informed Care and Suicide – Fact Sheet
Bullying and Suicide – Fact Sheet
Injury Prevention and Suicide – Fact Sheet
The Case for a National Strategy and Nationwide Hotline
How To Handle Distress Calls At Work
CASP Honours WSPD with Virtual Event to Help Raise Awareness and Understanding
CASP Strongly Believes Canada Needs A National Suicide Prevention Strategy
Canadian Association For Suicide Prevention Believes All Canadians Have A Part In Reconciliation
Forests of Hope – New Program
Considerations for Online Support Groups
Statement on Recent MAiD Developments