Ottawa – One year ago, the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline was launched. Since launching, 9-8-8 responders have answered more than 300,000 calls and texts with trauma-informed suicide prevention and emotional distress support. If you are thinking about suicide or worried that someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8 for support 24/7/365.
Minister of Health speaks on impacts of suicide
Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health said: “Every day in Canada, approximately 12 people die by suicide. The impacts of suicide extend far beyond the individual – each life lost sends ripples of pain through family, friends, and communities. “As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, let us remember those lives …