About WRSPC

Mission:

Our mission is to reduce suicide and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

Vision:

We envision a community where everyone is engaged in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

Click here for a one-page overview of our Mission, Vision, and four key priorities.

Who We Are:

The WRSPC is a nonprofit grassroots organization from Waterloo Region that operates under the supervision of a board and influenced by the voices of our community brought forward through our advisory committee. We strive to maintain equitable representations from professionals/organizations dealing directly with suicidal behavior, associated professionals and gatekeepers, and the community (family, friends and individuals affected by suicide).

The WRSPC focuses on three key priorities for our community to achieve our vision and mission: 1) Building Sense of Community, 2) Education and Training, and 3) Organizational Capacity and Excellence.

Click here to view current staff and council members.

History

In June 1995, a group of over 80 concerned community members and agencies held a meeting to focus on suicide prevention and mental health issues. Committees were developed and in 1997 the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council was established.

In 2006, The Council was involved in the creation of the first Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Strategy. In 2011, this strategy was updated.

The Council continues to grow, and is now recognized locally and provincially for suicide prevention activities.

Recent Newsletters

Annual Reports

Supporters and Community Partners

Without the generous, community-minded spirit of our sponsors, partners and friends past and present, the WRSPC would not be where it is today.

Supporters

100 Men of Wilmot Who Give a Damn
1st Impressions Printing & Graphic Design
911 First Responders Baseball Tournament
Edelweiss Tavern
Erb & Good Family Funeral Home
Evergreen Digital Marketing
Good Enough Clothing Co.
Jacob Ranton Memorial Basketball Tournament
KW Legacy Group
KW Titans
Labours International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 837
Lana’s Lounge
Lutherwood
Martyn Johanns Memorial Golf Tournament
May Court Club
Mitchell Snider Memorial Golf Tournament
Modo Yoga Cambridge
Ontario Ministry of Health
Ontario Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network
Pretty by Her
Raymond James
Raymond James Canada Foundation
Reach Out Awareness & Support
Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services
Simpson Print
Steele Wealth Management
Strummerfest
Unique Boutique
Westmount Oktoberfest Charity Pro-Am
Numerous personal donations