Posted on June 8, 2018
SUICIDE PREVETION HOTLINES:
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Call: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645
Chat Online: www.crisservicescanada.ca
Kids Help Phone:
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Chat: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
First Nations & Inuit Resources (separated by province):
https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/corporate/contact-us-first-nations-inuit-health/regional-offices.html
Veterans Crisis Support:
Call: 1-800-268-7708
More resources: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/health/mental-health/other-services
RCMP Employees & Family Crisis Support:
Call: 1-800-268-7708
More resources: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/fam/ptsd-tspt-eng.htm
Canadian Armed Forces Crisis Support:
Call: 1-800-268-7708
More resources: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/fam/ptsd-tspt-eng.htm
Family Support Line: 1-800-866-4546
Trans Life Line:
Call: 1-877-330-6366
More resources: https://www.translifeline.org/
The Life Line:
App: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-lifeline/id752509889?mt=8
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_thelifeline.layout
More Resources: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTRES:
Airdrie & Crossfield: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/facility.aspx?id=1014953&service=1015555
Carstairs: http://www.carstairs.ca/en/livingincarstairs/healthmedicalservices.asp
Cochrane: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/facility.aspx?id=433
Calgary: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/page11443.aspx
RESOURCES TO REACH OUT TO SOMEONE YOU THINK IS STRUGGLING WITH DEPRESSION/SUCIDAL THOUGHTS:
Signs and behaviours that might suggest that someone is at risk of suicide include: withdrawal from family, friends or activities feeling like you have no purpose in life or reason for living increasing substance use, like drugs, alcohol and inhalants feeling trapped or that there’s no other way out of a situation feeling hopeless about the future or feeling like life will never get better talking about being a burden to someone or about being in unbearable pain anxiety or significant mood changes, such as anger, sadness or helplessness
WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE & TIPS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION:
Includes questions to ask someone who may be suicidal & how to make a plan to prevent suicide.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention.htm
MENTAL HEALTH STATISTICS IN CANADA:
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/subjects/health/mental_health_and_wellbeing
BLOGS ABOUT SUICIDE/DEPRESSION/MENTAL HEALTH Pick The Brain:
A blog about self improvement & growth http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/
Dr. Deb: Licensed phyciatrist tackles tough topics such as suicide as a result of bullying. http://drdeborahserani.blogspot.com/
A Splintered Mind:
This blog focus’ on bringing awareness to & ending the stigma of living with depression. http://douglascootey.com/
Time To Change:
A blog featuring user-submitted stories along with mental health resources & ways to get involved. https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/category/blog/depression
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca/donate https://cmha.ca/get-involved/volunteer
Thumbs Up Foundation: (Airdrie Based) https://thethumbsupfoundation.com/
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