Get Involved

Suicide can be prevented, and everyone has a role to play. If you are interested in getting involved or supporting the work of the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council, please see the opportunities below.

Volunteer with Us

WRSPC staff are focused on creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers.

We are currently recruiting volunteers for the World Suicide Prevention day Committee. To apply, please review the volunteer posting below, and then complete the volunteer application form.

World Suicide Prevention Day Committee Volunteer

Please email Karyn Kipper-Day, Program Coordinator at kkipperday@wrspc.ca if you have questions about volunteering with WRSPC.

Share Information and Resources

Another way to get involved is to share accurate information and resources. We regularly provide suicide prevention information and resources through our social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. We also share information about upcoming events and new resources through our bi-monthly newsletter.

As well, we offer a variety of digital and print resources to the community, including:

Youth Wallet Crisis Cards (“Green Cards”)
Adult Wallet Crisis Cards (“Blue Cards”)
Feelings Wheels
Supporting Suicide Prevention in Men (digital only)
After an Attempt Resources:
- After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Yourself
- After an Attempt: A Guide for Family & Friends

Trainings

There are various suicide alertness and intervention workshops within Waterloo Region, such as Start, safeTalk, ASIST.

While WRSPC provides access to Start trainings, we do not regularly provide access to safeTalk or ASIST trainings. Locally, two organizations typically deliver safeTalk and ASIST trainings throughout the year: the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and Thresholds Homes and Supports. Visit the links below for information about upcoming trainings: