Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Suicide Prevention
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Suicide Prevention In today’s blog post, we explore the use of artificial intelligence chatbots, such as Chat GPT, within suicide prevention. Over the past few years, AI chatbots have increasingly been used to provide companionship and emotional support, but this isn’t without its own risk. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Generative […]
October 2026: Resource Round Up
Support for Seniors & Older Adults October 1st is National Senior’s Day! Below we share local and provincial resources for seniors, as well as resources for further learning about mental health and suicide prevention for older adults. Waterloo Region Resources Community Support Connections Community Support Connections provides individual and group support to caregivers in Waterloo […]
September Resource Round Up
Support for the Agricultural Community Those that work in the agricultural sector and their families may experience unique mental health challenges. To support their wellbeing and encourage help and support, we’ve collected some of the resources and services available to agricultural workers in Ontario. Agriculture Wellness Ontario Home – Agriculture Wellness Ontario Agriculture Wellness Ontario […]
August Resource Round Up: Youth Services in Waterloo Region
August 12th is International Youth Day! As an UN Awareness Day, International Youth Day, “raises awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing young people around the world and celebrates their role as essential partners in achieving sustainable development”. In Waterloo Region, we’re lucky to have many community organizations and services for youth, to help support […]
July 2026: Resource Round Up
The summer is upon us, and it’s a great season to explore new activities, discover new connections, and build your sense of belonging. Program Coordinators Jenny and Karyn have compiled a list of different summer activities and events throughout the Region, that you can check out! Events Cherry Park Festival: Cherry Festival — Cherry Park […]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
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 Thursday, September 10th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Family Centre, 65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener. World Suicide Prevention Day is for those who have been bereaved by suicide, those […]
May 2026: Resource Round Up
May is recognized as Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Traumatic experiences, including sexual violence, can be a risk factor for suicide. This month, to show our support for survivors, we’re highlighting organizations that provide services, information, and resources to survivors of sexual violence. Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region www.sascwr.org The Sexual Assault Support Centre […]
Mental Health Week: Moments that Matter
Every year during the first week of May in Canada, Mental Health Week is celebrated and continues to be led by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). This year, Mental Health Week is from May 4th to May 10th, and the theme is “Come Together, Canada” with a focus on connection. All forms of connection […]
National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month! In today’s blog post, we explore the positive impacts that volunteering can have on mental health and wellbeing. Volunteering describes “any activity in which time is given freely to benefit another person, group or organization” (Tabassum, Mohan and Smith, 2016). Someone can have a regular volunteer commitment (e.g. helping at […]
April 2026 Resource Round Up
Community Counselling Agencies in Waterloo Region Community mental health or counselling agencies are typically nonprofit organizations who strive to provide affordable mental health services, including counselling and mental health workshops. The Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region is a unique partnership between six non-profit counselling agencies in Waterloo Region. They work together to make it easier […]