Centre for Suicide Prevention is an education centre, a centre of excellence, based in Calgary.
Suicide is preventable
People who think about suicide don’t want to die – they want the pain of living to end.
Caring interventions save lives
The vast majority of people who receive a caring intervention do not re-attempt. People considering suicide want an active listening ear more than anything else.
You can help
Caring conversations are powerful connectors – learn how to identify someone who is struggling and skillfully respond.
Subscribe to receive the weekly news roundup straight to your inbox! Featured: Suicide prevention in military and RCMP communities: where do families fit in? – Hill TimesMarch 14, 2024**Paywall** Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP Veterans have an increase risk of ...
‘Simon’s family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, ‘strongly believes’ CTE played role – CTV NewsMarch 20, 2024Chris Simon, 52, a former NHL enforcer, died by suicide last week. Simon’s family believes that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) contributed to his death. ...