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 […]
July 2025 Resource Round-Up: Social Connection
Summers is the season of beach days, backyard BBQs, and spending evenings in the park with family or friends. For many, summer is a time to be more social and develop connections with others. Having a positive relationships with others is a protective factor for our mental health and wellbeing. In this month’s Resource Round-Up, […]
Parks and Recreation Month
How can parks and recreation support our mental health and wellbeing? June is recognized as Parks and Recreation month! For WRSPC Program Coordinator Karyn, visiting and enjoying parks continues to play an important role in maintaining her wellbeing. In today’s blog post, she explores four ways that parks and recreation can positively impact mental health […]
June 2025 Resource Round Up: Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources June is recognized as Canadian Men’s Health Month. For this month’s Resource Round-Up, we’re highlighting organizations and resources that are focused on men’s mental health and suicide prevention. To learn more about how suicide impacts men, visit: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Men – Evidence Brief – […]