SEPTEMBER 8, 2025—Every day in Canada, 13 people die by suicide. Thirteen families lose someone they love. Thirteen circles of friends, classmates, or colleagues are forever changed.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and on September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day. This is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and share hope and support with those who have been impacted.
This month, we’re reminded of the growing need for person-centred approaches to mental health and wellness. Whether as individuals, family members, friends, colleagues, or leaders, each of us has a role to play in creating compassionate spaces where people feel safe to reach out for support. Everyday actions are opportunities to show care, spark connection, and remind someone they’re not alone.
Here are a few ways to take action in everyday life:
1. Check in with yourself and others.
2. Normalize conversations about mental health.
3. Know where to turn for help.
Help and resources are available.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, the national Suicide Crisis Helpline, available 24/7 anywhere in Canada. Explore 9-8-8 Resources for posters and tools to share with others.
- For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.
- For province-wide professional mental health support, call 8-1-1.
- For confidential, free information and services, call or text 2-1-1 or visit www.sk.211.ca.
For a comprehensive list of crisis lines and community resources, please visit https://www.reginapublicschools.ca/crisis_lines_community_resources
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Additional Support and Resources:
· LivingWorks – Leading suicide prevention and intervention training. They provide tools and training to help build suicide-safer communities.
· Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for 24/7 support.
· Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention– Support Services Directory.
· Hope for Wellness Helpline – Call 1-855-242-3310 (Available 24/7 for all Indigenous people across Canada).
· Mental Health Commission of Canada - Access the full group of suicide prevention resources.
· Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention - https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/mental-health-and-addictions-support-services/suicide-prevention
