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Right Now
Whether you are struggling yourself or supporting someone you love, reaching out is the most important step. You do not have to face this alone — trained support is here for you.
How We Can Help
Support Groups
Safe, peer-led spaces for survivors and those in crisis.
Trained Counsellors
Access professional mental health support and guidance.
Crisis Resources
Immediate tools, hotlines, and self-help materials.
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Help for Myself
It's not unusual to have suicidal thoughts, neither should it be shameful. Most people who have had these thoughts recovered and went on to live fulfilling lives.
Getting help is important, and connecting to support of various kinds makes a difference in getting through these difficult times.
“Suicide victims are not trying to end their life — they are trying to end the pain.”
Help for Someone Else
If you notice warning signs of suicide in someone you care about, your response can make all the difference. Here's how to help.
Start the Conversation
Begin a dialogue by asking direct, compassionate questions. Your willingness to talk non-judgmentally can be the help they need to seek support.
Acknowledge the Pain
Validate that their pain is legitimate and offer to work together to find help. Follow through — help find a professional or go with them to the first appointment.
Never Keep It Secret
Never keep a plan for suicide a secret. It is better to lose a relationship than to lose a life. Most of the time they will thank you for saving their life.
Questions to Ask
These questions help you gauge if your friend or family member is in immediate danger. Always take thoughts or plans seriously.
- “Do you ever feel so bad that you think about suicide?
- “Do you have a plan to kill yourself or take your life?
- “Have you thought about when you would do it?
- “Have you thought about what method you would use?
