Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council

Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council WRSPC does not provide crisis intervention. If you are in crisis, contact Here 24/7 at 1 844 437 3247

Grief after a su***de loss can be an overwhelming experience, with self-care actions taking a pause amongst the stress a...
09/23/2026

Grief after a su***de loss can be an overwhelming experience, with self-care actions taking a pause amongst the stress and overwhelm. Any small act of care - whether that is talking to someone, participating in creative activities, or being active - can help you to take care of yourself while grieving.

To learn more about grief after su***de loss, visit our website: www.wrspc.ca

Farmers and agricultural workers can experience unique stressors, and its important that they have mental health and su*...
09/21/2026

Farmers and agricultural workers can experience unique stressors, and its important that they have mental health and su***de prevention supports to turn to. For September's Resource Round Up, we've compiled some of these resources to help support wellbeing for Canada's agricultural and farming communities.

To view the full Resource Round Up with resource descriptions and links, visit www.wrspc.ca/blog

Our next virtual Community Education Session for professionals is on Thursday, November 12th. We're excited to welcome D...
09/18/2026

Our next virtual Community Education Session for professionals is on Thursday, November 12th. We're excited to welcome David Grant, MSW and PhD candidate, to speak about su***de and risk assessments in Black communities. This is sure to be a fantastic learning opportunity that you won't want to miss!

To RSVP for this session, please send an email to Karyn at: [email protected].

Risk factors for su***de are things that may increase that likelihood that someone considers su***de. We like to say tha...
09/17/2026

Risk factors for su***de are things that may increase that likelihood that someone considers su***de. We like to say that when the risk factors for su***de outweigh a person's protective factors, the chance they are considering su***de increases.

Examples of risk factors include: a previous su***de attempt, difficulty with problem-solving or emotional regulation, and experiences of loss or trauma.

You can learn more about risk factors for su***de by visiting www.wrspc.ca

09/16/2026

The way we communicate about su***de can shape understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek support.

Before you post or publish, explore this practical resource from the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help create safer, more supportive conversations.

🔗 https://ow.ly/CZgQ50ZFjpB

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If you or someone you know is in distress, call or text 988. Help is available 24/7.

If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

The new school year started last week. The return to school can cause a mix of emotions from excitement to anxiety. Than...
09/15/2026

The new school year started last week. The return to school can cause a mix of emotions from excitement to anxiety. Thankfully, there are always people that students can talk to, including trusted school staff, helplines, and friends!

Learn more about checking in and starting the conversation at www.wrspc.ca

We had such an amazing turn out yesterday afternoon at The Family Centre in Kitchener for World Su***de Prevention Day 2...
09/11/2026

We had such an amazing turn out yesterday afternoon at The Family Centre in Kitchener for World Su***de Prevention Day 2026! 🦋
 
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us including the community organizations who do such amazing work and provide great support to our community here in the Waterloo Region, the volunteers and board members who constantly show up for WRSPC and this work, the guest speakers and special guests, and you all as part of our community who came to join us in recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day to continue having these intentional conversations about what it means to be changing the narrative around su***de.

09/10/2026

This ***dePreventionDay, light a candle near a window at 8pm to show your support for su***de prevention, to remember those we have lost, and for those bereaved by su***de.

World Su***de Prevention Day is TODAY! Each year, this day helps to bring awareness, start conversations, and promote ho...
09/10/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day is TODAY!
Each year, this day helps to bring awareness, start conversations, and promote hope, help, and healing. We'd love for you to join us at our WSPD event, happening from 4pm to 7pm at the Family Centre.

You can find more event info and details at: www.wrspc.ca/wspd-2026/

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