World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme is: Working Together to Prevent Suicide. This message marks the importance of communities everywhere coming together to recognize the impact of suicide and to strive to prevent it. At times, the work of suicide prevention can feel overwhelming, but even small acts can make a huge difference. World Suicide Prevention Day reminds us that our teamwork and solidarity make us stronger together.

Perhaps more than ever, it is important for people impacted by suicide to be able to connect with others, even though the current public health crisis around COVID-19 has prompted a shift in planning for most WSPD activities, especially public events that bring people together. As we aim to support physical distancing and protect Edmontonians, we also want to ensure that people still feel connected to one another. With this in mind, to support WSPD 2020, Living Hope has compiled a list of activities and resources that promote connection while supporting physical distancing. Please visit www.livinghopeplan.ca/world-suicide-prevention-day for more information. 

In addition, Living Hope aims to train 500 EDMONTONIANS in the newly offered LivingWorks Start training throughout the month of September. Help us reach this goal by taking the training yourself and encouraging your family, friends, and coworkers to do the same. Begin by REGISTERING NOW. 

Join the international conversation on suicide prevention on social media by using the #WSPD2020 and #11ofUsYEG