Reducing access to lethal means of suicide helps create a pause for someone thinking about suicide to reconsider their plan and gives further opportunity to seek help. buff.ly/2UZ7V77

Together to Live’s planning guide includes sustainability tips to help ensure the longevity, efficiency, and effectiveness of your suicide prevention plan. buff.ly/3hkOyg1

This month's research roundup contains studies about the perceptions of Indigenous Elders on suicide, the multiple facets behind rural suicide, and more. buff.ly/4d7DZsM

After a suicide, those closest to the person who died may be significantly affected and may consider suicide themselves. This includes friends, family members, and colleagues. buff.ly/3nUbg1N

How can you talk to someone considering suicide? Create a safe space through open, non-judgmental conversation and gentle questioning so people feel comfortable sharing and expressing emotions. buff.ly/2UVUPaD

Attending the two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop will train you to intervene with a person who is thinking about suicide. The next workshop in Medicine Hat will be held at Medicine Hat College, May 23 and 24. buff.ly/2Fo3Pga

Together to Live will walk you through developing, implementing, and evaluating a community suicide prevention plan. buff.ly/3hkOyg1

We don’t often learn how to talk about our emotions, let alone the emotions of others, so starting a conversation with someone we’re worried about can be very difficult, but lifesaving. buff.ly/2UVUPaD

Even before a person displays warning signs, we can learn something about their suicide risk by considering different factors in their lives. buff.ly/2UZ7V77

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Do you feel like there’s no solution to your problems? Whatever you’re going through, you can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day. We’re here to listen without judgement. Please know that help is always out there. Find out more: 988.ca/get-help/help-…

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Stigma associated with suicide has been ingrained in our language, thoughts, and subconscious behaviours. buff.ly/2UZ7V77

Having a conversation with someone considering suicide and helping them stay safe for now can be a lasting solution to their suicidal crisis. buff.ly/2UVUPaD

Find suicide prevention resources on Together to Live, including nationally recognized organizations, initiatives, and research. buff.ly/3hmrOfH

Registration for #RunforLife2024 is open! We hope you’ll join us Sept. 21-28 to honour loved ones lost to suicide and raise awareness for suicide prevention. This event is hybrid: participate virtually or in-person in #yyc . Learn more: buff.ly/49xmOyB

Active listening can help us tune in to comments that may indicate someone is struggling. If you pick up on statements of hopelessness or being a burden, or of a sense of purposelessness, these may be warning signs for suicide.

Attending the two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop will train you to intervene with a person who is thinking about suicide. The next workshop in Medicine Hat will be held at Medicine Hat College, May 23 - 24. Sign up today! buff.ly/2Fo3Pga

Varying levels of suicide prevention training are relevant for people playing different roles in a community. Training isn’t just for professional caregivers. buff.ly/2UZ7V77

Together to Live is a guide to creating a community suicide prevention plan. You’ll learn how to bring people together to create, implement, and evaluate a plan. buff.ly/3hkOyg1