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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]