Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion

It's important to know that thoughts of suicide can happen to anyone. Help is available if you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide. Contact the Suicide Crisis Helpline by calling or texting 9-8-8. For immediate risk to self or others, call 9-1-1.

Suicide affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Some groups are at higher risk due to the social conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.

Learn more about suicide, self-harm and suicide-related behaviours in Canada.

Niagara Region Public Health is a member of the Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition. This coalition exists to bring interested community organizations, groups, individuals and volunteers together to make Niagara a suicide-safer community through six areas of focus. The areas of focus include public awareness, media education, access to services, means safety, training and evaluation / research.

Get help in Niagara

For immediate suicide risk, call 911.

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