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Suicide, suicide prevention and life promotion are important public health issues. Suicide affects people of all ages and backgrounds.
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.
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It's important to know that thoughts of suicide can happen to anyone and help is available if you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide.
Zero Suicide is a framework for suicide prevention in health care and community settings. It's an aspirational goal that any death by suicide is one too many, and is based in the core belief that suicide can be preventable.
In partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care in London, Ontario, we have created a toolkit for community organizations to use to enhance suicide prevention work based on the Zero Suicide Framework.
This toolkit has been designed specifically to support organizations that are not a formal part of the health care sector. The toolkit enhances suicide prevention, and is a practical guide to expand the potential for suicide prevention within your organization and for the clients you serve.
Download the full version of the Zero Suicide Toolkit.
For more information, or to connect with Niagara Region Public Health about implementing Zero Suicide at your organization in Niagara, email Stephanie Hicks or Katie Cino.
For immediate suicide risk, call 911.