Suicide and Suicide Prevention

It's important to get help if you or someone you know is going through a crisis or thinking about suicide. This information has been shared from the Government of Canada's website on Suicide Prevention. Below this information, you will find relevant links that will take you to outside websites.

Warning signs that might suggest someone is at risk of suicide include:

• thinking or talking about suicide
• having a plan for suicide

Other 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

How to Talk to Someone In Crisis

Talking honestly, responsibly and safely about suicide can help you determine if someone needs help. If you want to help someone in crisis, try:

• listening and showing concern
  • showing concern can be an immediate way to help someone
  • listening won't increase the risk of suicide and it may save a life
• talking with them and reassuring them that they're not alone
• letting them know you care
• connecting them with a:
  • crisis line
  • counsellor
  • trusted person (neighbour, friend, family member or Elder)