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The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council has been active in the community since 1997.
The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC) is a non-profit organization which has been active in the Waterloo Region community since 1997. We operate under the supervision of our Board and are supported by 3 full-time staff and one part-time staff.
As we value collaboration, WRSPC considers itself as a hub and point of connection for those engaged in the work of suicide prevention. We describe our efforts in community suicide prevention as promoting the work of hope, help, and healing.
Our mission is to reduce suicide and its impact through collaboration, education, training, and building a sense of belonging.
We envision a compassionate community leadership in suicide prevention, guiding the work of hope, help, and healing.
Our work is guided by our Strategic Plan 2025-2028, where we have identified four strategic goals:
On a day-to-day basis, our work can be understood as promoting hope, help, and healing.
We love to hear from professionals, service providers, and community members who are interested in learning more about our work.