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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating National Social Work Month
In celebration of National Social Work Month, this edition of Community Voices features Krishma (MSW, RSW) who shares her experience working with the community and her connection to suicide prevention. For as long as Krishma can remember, she has felt drawn to work that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives. Early on, she considered […]
March Resource Round Up
Spring has officially begun! Did you know that spending time outdoors, in green spaces, can contribute positively to your health and wellbeing? As well, taking care of plants – whether indoors, outdoors, or both – can also be beneficial to your physical and mental health. To celebrate the beginning of spring, we’ve rounded up some […]
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 […]