Resource Roundup: Conversation Guides
Throughout January, there are a few different awareness days that focus on mental health and wellbeing, including Bell Let’s Talk Day. To help support caring conversations about mental health and suicide prevention in our community, we’ve compiled some of our favourite conversation guides. BeThere.Org Be There – Mental health support BeThere.Org is a free resource […]
Mental Health Week 2024: #CompassionConnects
Mental Health Week is an annual awareness and advocacy campaign led by the Canadian Mental Health Association, which strives to increase awareness of mental health and advocate for increased mental health supports. This year, Mental Health Week is from May 6th to 12th and the theme is #CompassionConnects. Compassion is an emotional response to […]
Handling Stress
Stress: What is it, and How Can We Manage it? In 2017, as part of an identified strategy, the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council underwent a project to collect stress, life promotion, and resiliency resources from across the web. This information collected about stress is now included here, in an updated and edited blog post. […]
Safety Plans and Suicide Prevention
Have you ever heard of the term “safety plan” and wondered what it meant? This blog may help! In this blog, we discuss: What safety planning is and how it can help to keep people safe from suicide How to develop a safety plan Different formats that can help you to make the best use […]
Suicide Prevention Resources & Supports for the 2SLGBTQ+ Community
Across the world, June is recognized as Pride Month, an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the existence, diversity, and accomplishments of the 2sLGBTQ+ community. Pride month also serves as a reminder of the discrimination and challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and the continued need for allyship and support. June is also recognized as Men’s Mental […]
Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
In Canada, June is the national awareness month for many things, including Pride Month and Men’s Mental Health Month! To show support and encourage help-seeking behaviour, WRSPC has compiled a list of local, provincial, and national resources and supports for both men and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. You can check out the Men’s Mental Health and […]
Black History Month Wrap-Up
Updated and Republished February 2024. Throughout February, in acknowledgement and celebration of Black History Month we shared information about local and national organizations and programs which serve Black individuals and the community. To keep these resources accessible for those who need them, we thought it would be useful to compile them in one place on […]
Understanding the Barriers to Seeking Help
Over the past several years, it seems that Canadians have become more comfortable talking about mental health, stress, and life’s challenges. However, many still struggle with asking for help and support. In this blog, we discuss some reasons why asking for help can be difficult, as well as ways you can support someone as they […]
Back to School Resources
In September, students across our Region will start a new semester or school year. New beginnings and periods of transition can be challenging for some. To help support our community, WRSPC has compiled a list of mental health resources for students attending school, including post-secondary, in the Region of Waterloo. Please note: links for each […]