We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Betty Tarrant on December 3, 2016 at age 87. Betty was a founding member and the first Executive Director of the Crisis Centre back in 1969. Betty was a nurse for Vancouver Police and Canadian Mental Health Society, community organizer and administrator with the Ministry […]
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safeTALK for the Queer Community – January 26
The Crisis Centre, in collaboration with QMUNITY, are hosting a safeTALK focused for queer service providers, community members and allies. safeTALK is a half-day training to increase suicide alertness. As a safeTALK trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to: Identify people who have thoughts of suicide Move beyond common tendencies to miss, […]
2016 World Suicide Prevention Day
Join the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10, 2016. Here’s how you can get involved locally! Attend Mysterious Barricades – a special coast-to-coast concert for suicide awareness, prevention, and hope. (Saturday September 10, 5pm to 6:30pm, UBC Old Auditorium) www.mysteriousbarricades.org Host an awareness event or fundraiser at your place […]
Letter to Vancouver City Council Regarding Burrard Bridge Suicide Prevention Barriers
The Crisis Centre of BC has issued an open letter to the City of Vancouver Mayor and Council regarding a motion being brought forward to revisit the decision to install suicide prevention barriers on the Burrard Bridge. View our open letter here.
Position on Physican Assisted Death Legislation
The Crisis Centre’s position on Physician Assisted Death follows the positioning of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. Please find their positioning below. Please see our Media Centre for inquiries or requests for interviews. —– “The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is pleased that the federal government legislation on medical assistance in dying, introduced […]