February Resource Round Up
Mental Health Research, Programs & Supports for the Black Community In Canada, February is celebrated as Black History Month, where we honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. This month we’re highlighting the contributions of Black researchers and scholars, as well as Black-led organizations within the work of suicide […]
January Resource Round Up
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Podcasts Each month, our team curates a list of mental health, suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention resources around a common theme. For January, we’re featuring three podcasts helping to share information and increase action in support of mental health wellbeing and suicide prevention. Reach In, Reach Out – International Association […]
Community Voices: Providing Keep Safe Support
In this edition of “Community Voices”, Sam shares her experience as a Keep Safe Supporter at World Suicide Prevention Day 2025. Can you describe your experience as a Keep Safe Supporter on World Suicide Prevention Day with the WRSPC? My experience as a Keep Safe Supporter with the WRSPC on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 […]
November Resource Round Up
Our monthly resource round up is here! This month, we’re featuring resources that have been released this year, and that we haven’t had a chance to feature yet. If you have a resource you’d like to be included in a future round up, let us know! “Lean In and Listen: Suicide Prevention Guide” by Canadian […]
Meet the WRSPC Board
Introducing the 2025-2026 WRSPC Board of Directors The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Learn more about each member of the Board below! Megan Moore, Chair I joined the WRSPC Board as I wanted to take part in creating a suicide safer community and was inspired by the […]
Community Voices: Healing through Music
In our community, there are individuals and families who have been impacted by suicide and/or suicide loss. Through sharing these lived experiences of suicide, we hope to start conversations, change the narrative on suicide, and promote hope, help, and healing. Today’s Community Voices installment features Derek, a community member who experienced the loss of his […]
October 2025 Resource Round Up: Women’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Did you know? October is recognized as Women’s History Month in Canada! To help support women’s mental health and wellbeing, we’ve curated a list of national resources that may help increase knowledge and understanding, as well as local organizations serving Waterloo Region, whose programs and services may support positive mental health and wellbeing for women. […]
September 2025 Resource Round Up: Support for Parents and Caregivers
Support for Parents & Caregivers September brings the start of school and the beginning of the fall season. Transitions and new experiences can impact children, youth, and the adults in their life. This month’s collection of resources has been curated to help provide parents and caregivers with information and support to manage their wellbeing during […]
August 2025 Resource Round Up: Youth Mental Health
August; the last month of summer before school statrts, and also the month that hosts International Youth Day! For this Resource Round Up, we’ve compiled some of our most used resources pertaining to all things youth mental health. The resources included below have been organized based on their intended purpose, from general information, to helplines, […]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
Honour World Suicide Prevention Day with the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council. We invite you to join our annual World Suicide Prevention Day community gathering on Wednesday, September 10th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We’ll be gathering at the Kitchener Public Library’s Central Branch located at 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Ontario. This year’s event […]