Volunteer Opportunity- Board of Directors
The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC) is inviting applications for new Board Members to serve a two year term (September 2025 to September 2027). The WRSPC Board of Directors operates under a governance model with a commitment to the growth and financial well-being of the organization and its mission to reduce suicide and its […]
Resource Round-Up: Bullying & Suicide Prevention
Pink Shirt Day is observed annually on the last Wednesday of February, and this year, it falls on February 26. It’s a day dedicated to standing up against bullying and promoting kindness, empathy, and respect. It started back in 2007, when two grade 12 students in Nova Scotia bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after […]
Winter Break Wellbeing Passport
The Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council has put together a resource for families during their Winter School Break. Take your family on an adventure this winter break towards greater mental health and wellbeing. This resource, the “Winter Break Wellbeing Passport”, takes families on an adventure within their own homes and communities to learn about and practice […]
Staffing Announcement: Program Coordinator
A statement from Amanda Demmer, current Program Coordinator: With mixed emotions, I share the news that I will be stepping down from my position as WRSPC’s Program Coordinator. I am saddened to be leaving a role that has allowed me such fulfilling opportunities to connect with and impact our community, though excited for my next […]
#365Convos Announcement
Today, on Bell Let’s Talk Day, we are launching our newest initiative #365Convos. Bell Let’s Talk Day raises awareness, encourages dialogue, and brings needed attention to mental health. Raising awareness can help us to attune to and recognize signs of struggle in ourselves and in those around us and can reduce the stigma attached to […]
2019-2020 Granting Process Now Accepting Applications
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 be from Waterloo Region and programs or activities must align with the mission & vision of the WRSPC. Programs or activities must also fall within the scope of […]
2018-2019 Granting Process Now Accepting Applications
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 be from Waterloo Region and programs or activities must align with the mission & vision of the WRSPC. Programs or activities must also fall within the scope of […]