"My heart goes out to everybody involved in this. Help people. That’s my message today — help people." A A survivor of the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting who never recovered from the trauma has died by suicide. Clinton Ellison witnessed some of the tragic
First up, Canada has not implemented a LGBTQ+ Hotline for our American neighbours. It’s a rumour and the number being used is for a trans support group. The numbers to call within the United States are still in operation, although they may have their funding soon cut. These are those numbers:
Today is Suicide Prevention Day.Let today serve as a reminder that every life is precious and suicide is preventable. We all play a role in changing the narrative on suicide and creating a culture of hope and support where everyone feels safe to share their struggles and seek help. Compassion and understanding make a difference,
Canada now has a national suicide prevention 988 hotline, giving people in a crisis access to suicide prevention services via call or text. The line went live yesterday.People in every province and territory who are experiencing a mental health crisis and need immediate support can use the three-digit number.Similar to 911 for accessing fire, police
There are two heartbreaking stories out of the United States in the past few weeks. The first is the story of Adriana Kuch, a New Jersey teenager who ended her life after a video of her being attacked circulated online. The second is the story of Madison Brooks, a Louisiana State University student who
“You’re afraid of surrender because you don’t want to lose control. But you never had control; all you had was anxiety.”
Elizabeth Gilbert
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