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The WRSPC joins the community in mourning and acknowledges the recent tragic and devastating experiences of anti-Black systemic racism in our world and the impact of racialized violence.  [...]

Welcome to “Beyond the Bio”! Anyone who has ever attended a WRSPC meeting or event knows we are a social bunch. Whether it is a monthly board meeting or our Annual General Meeting, we [...]

This past year the WRSPC board and staff, guided by the wisdom of our advisory committee and community partners, spent time revisiting the organizational mission, vision, and key priorities. We [...]

Stress is an individual and personal response or reaction to a situation. Individuals may have different stress responses, different stress thresholds, and different signs of stress. The stress [...]

This year, CMHA’s annual mental health week has the theme of Social Connection, and encourages people to #GetReal about how they really feel. Watch this video from WRSPC ED Elisa [...]

COVID-19 is affecting the lives of many of us in many ways, which may include taking a toll on our mental health. We’ve come together as a community to ensure the physical health and safety [...]

March 13: We understand the growing concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) across our community, and our hearts hold space for all those who’ve been impacted or are struggling with the [...]

Each year, the WRSPC accepts grant applications from organizations in the community looking to implement suicide prevention programming or activities. To be eligible for funding, applicants must [...]

WRSPC Board of Directors Member Application Form The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC) Board of Directors operates under a governance model with a commitment to the growth and [...]

Linda Bender Suicide Prevention Training Bursary for Students In honour of a strong advocate, supporter, and member of the council, Linda Bender, the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council [...]