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Forest of Hope: CASP and Partners Launch New Program
New partnership aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and healing, while managing a sustainable forest ecosystem.
BEACHBURG, ON, Thursday, October 20, 2022 – The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is hosting a tree planting event for their inaugural Forest of Hope, a first for Canada, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke, Algonquin College and the Ontario Woodlot Association.
The tree planting commences a new long-term program by CASP and their partners to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and promote healing while contributing to a healthy and sustainable forest. The first phase of this project will see staff, students, and volunteers plant 1,500 white spruce seedlings in the understory of current forested land as prescribed in the property’s Forest Management Plan. The tree planting will take place on Kiwanis Forest property near Beachburg, Ontario on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
“When you become a CASP member, we will plant a seedling in honour of a loved one or simply in the name of hope,” explains Sean Krausert, Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. “Once a year, all new-member trees will be planted in a specific area of the forest by volunteers who understand the importance of instilling hope in everyone.”
Director on the Board of the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke, Jay McLaren says, “The Kiwanis Club of Pembroke is proud that the first Forest of Hope has been established on our property. The Forest of Hope will be well-managed to provide valuable environmental services, and sustainable economic and social benefits to our community.”
“The Forest of Hope will be a teaching space for students in the Forestry Technician program at Algonquin College,” says Pete Arbour, Program Coordinator and Professor of the Forestry Technician program at Algonquin College. “The students will help with various phases of the Forest Management Plan, which will ensure the entire property becomes a productive and ecologically healthy forest.” Students and community members will also learn about the property through various informational signs.
Forests of Hope will be established across Canada, so as many people as possible can learn, join our important work to prevent suicide, and comfort family and friends that have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide.
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.
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Forest of Hope: CASP and Partners Launch New Program
New partnership aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and healing, while managing a sustainable forest ecosystem.
BEACHBURG, ON, Thursday, October 20, 2022 – The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is hosting a tree planting event for their inaugural Forest of Hope, a first for Canada, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke, Algonquin College and the Ontario Woodlot Association.
The tree planting commences a new long-term program by CASP and their partners to help raise awareness about suicide prevention and promote healing while contributing to a healthy and sustainable forest. The first phase of this project will see staff, students, and volunteers plant 1,500 white spruce seedlings in the understory of current forested land as prescribed in the property’s Forest Management Plan. The tree planting will take place on Kiwanis Forest property near Beachburg, Ontario on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
“When you become a CASP member, we will plant a seedling in honour of a loved one or simply in the name of hope,” explains Sean Krausert, Executive Director of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. “Once a year, all new-member trees will be planted in a specific area of the forest by volunteers who understand the importance of instilling hope in everyone.”
Director on the Board of the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke, Jay McLaren says, “The Kiwanis Club of Pembroke is proud that the first Forest of Hope has been established on our property. The Forest of Hope will be well-managed to provide valuable environmental services, and sustainable economic and social benefits to our community.”
“The Forest of Hope will be a teaching space for students in the Forestry Technician program at Algonquin College,” says Pete Arbour, Program Coordinator and Professor of the Forestry Technician program at Algonquin College. “The students will help with various phases of the Forest Management Plan, which will ensure the entire property becomes a productive and ecologically healthy forest.” Students and community members will also learn about the property through various informational signs.
Forests of Hope will be established across Canada, so as many people as possible can learn, join our important work to prevent suicide, and comfort family and friends that have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide.
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.
Become a member by subscribing to our newsletter today!
Resources
After a Suicide Attempt – A Guide for Family and Friends
A Guide for Family and Friends
Injury Prevention and Suicide – Fact Sheet
Learn more about who is at risk of intentional injury
Bullying and Suicide – Fact Sheet
Types of bullying and how to help
Trauma-informed Care and Suicide – Fact Sheet
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that asks: “What happened to you?”
Toolkit for People Impacted by a Suicide Attempt
Tools. strategies, and resources to help cope with thoughts of suicide
Vocabulary – How to Talk about Suicide
Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
CASP Urges Canadian Government to Ensure all Indigenous Peoples Have Human Rights Met
CASP calls upon the Government of Canada to act on their pledge
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
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Suicide Grief in Children and Adolescents
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Support for People Living with Loss
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