Centre for Suicide Prevention Announces Ed Yuen, RSW, as Training ManagerThe Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Yuen, RSW,  as Training Manager.    I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Yuen to the position of Training Manager for the Centre for Suicide Prevention, effective January 16, […]

CSP Holiday Office Closure We would like to let everyone know that the Centre for Suicide Prevention’s office’s will be closed from noon on December 23, 2011 through to January 2, 2012.  We will reopen for the new year January 3, 2012.  

MRU Broadcasting students create PSA for CSP CSP would like to thank a group of MRU Broadcasting students who created a PSA (Public Service Announcement) for CSP as part of a school project this past November. They did a great job! Check it out below: PSA produced, filmed and edited by: Alex Mykyta and Stuart […]

Happy Holidays! The Centre for Suicide Prevention would like to wish you and your loved ones all the best this holiday season! From: Bobbie-Jo, Brenda, Brenda Ann, Charleen, Crystal, Diane, Mara, Robert, Suzanne & Tracy

New Resource: Men and Suicide: A High-Risk Population? Toolkit CSP has released our first Resource Toolkit! This resource is meant to be a brief overview of certain population groups. The first resource toolkit is focusing on men at risk, as men between the ages of 40 and 60 have the highest number of suicides. This […]

CSP accepting donations for Magic of Christmas This year CSP will be collection donations on behalf of a great organization called “The Magic of Christmas."  This organization (along with Santa and his elves of course) deliver gifts and bring the spirit and cheer of Christmas to homes that lack the emotional and/or financial resources to […]

CSP grateful recipient at Okotoks AA Midget Fundraiser CSP would like to thank everyone who came to the Okotoks AA Midget Fundraiser this past Friday, November 25, and special thanks to everyone who donated towards our cause! We were honoured to participate in this fundraiser. Thank you for including us.

Centre for Suicide Prevention Announces Mara Grunau, MPA, as Director of Education The Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mara Grunau, BEd, MPA as Director of Education. Ms. Grunau will lead CSP’s suicide prevention information and educational services for communities across Canada.   For the past 30 years the […]

Photo: CSP attends Survivors of Suicide Day 2011 CSP was very honoured to attend and support Survivors of Suicide Day! SOS Day took place at the Calgary Zoo November 19, 2011. There was a memorial walk to start the day off, and the rest of the day consisted of suicide survivors speaking about their experiences. […]

New Resource: Cyberbullying Special FeatureIn recognition of Bullying Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19), the Centre for Suicide Prevention is releasing a special feature of information specific to Cyberbullying In this well-researched feature we’ve defined cyberbullying, compiled statistics, examined the vehicles used for cyberbullying, listed suggestions for solutions and provided online resources.Click here to view the Cyberbullying Special […]

CSP attends Survivor of Suicide Day CSP will have a display and resource booth at the Annual Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Day this Saturday, November 19.  Come visit us at the Calgary Zoo’s Safari Lodge from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., where CSP staff will be happy to answer any questions you might have about […]

CSP Presenting at Aboriginal Health Forum, Feb. 2012 CSP’s Curriculum Developer Suzanne McLeod will be presenting a case study session at the 7th annual Aboriginal Health Forum. The forum will be taking place February 27 – 28, 2012 at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary, Alberta. The case study will be focusing on our River […]

NEW Resource now available: New Books and Recommended Reading CSP is very excited to announce a brand new resource available on our website! Found under our Library> Resources section, New Books and Recommended Reading is compiled by our librarian. He lists new books and a brief description/review, along with a recommendation for the appropriate audience. […]

4th Annual Honouring Life Conference held by AHS This past week, the 4th Annual Honouring Life: Aboriginal Youth and Communities Empowerment Strategy (AYCES) conference was held for two days, Oct. 25-26.  AYCES was launched in 2005 with the aim to help Alberta’s Aboriginal communities promote suicide prevention. Here’s some media coverage for this event:  Teen […]

Photo: CSP Display Booth at Alberta Health and Safety Conference CSP is in display booth #405  which has some great suicide prevention resources! The Trade Fair is running from October 24 – 26, 2011 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Come check us out! Update: Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit! This trade […]

CSP Attending Alberta Health and Safety Trade Fair CSP will be setting up a display in booth #405 full of great suicide prevention resources at the 10th Annual Alberta Health and Safety Trade Fair. The Trade Fair will be taking place October 24 – 26, 2011 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Click here for […]

Photo: CSP at CUAI Resource Fair On Oct. 7, 2011 CSP attended the Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative’s (CUAI) Resource Fair. The fair was a great opportunity to meet people and inform them about the Centre!

Farewell to Rani Murji, Director of Education CSP would like to recognize Rani Murji, Director of Education, for five very productive years spent here at the Centre. Ms. Murji helped develop three programs with us including Straight Talk: Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop, Tattered Teddies: Preventing Suicide in Children (Workshop and Handbook) and the River of […]

CSP attends 2011 CASP Conference This year CSP presented two sessions at the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention’s (CASP) National Conference. Below are some pics from our Tattered Teddies: Preventing Suicide in Children Poster Listing!

October 6, 2011CSP attending CUAI Resource Fair On Oct. 7, 2011 CSP will be attending the CUAI (Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative) Resource Fair at the Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association Centre from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Many Thanks To all our trainers, organizers and support personnel who work so hard in the area of suicide prevention. The country is waking up to the need for training, talking, support, partnerships and strategy. You continue to provide this much-needed service. Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving.

 Canada AM “Speak Out on Suicide” segments Recently the media has been giving suicide more exposure and CSP would like to highlight those media outlets who have been responsibly covering the issue of stigma surrounding suicide. Last week, the Globe and Mail ran a great series of features about suicide, which we’ve compiled here.  This week, […]

CTV’s Canada AM invites viewers to Speak Out on Suicide On the week of October 3, 2011, CTV’s Canada AM will be running a series of stories focusing in on suicide. Tune in and check out this important media coverage!  Click here to read the article announcing and explaining this initiative