Overview
Our programs work to ensure timely access to support, destigmatize suicide and mental health concerns, and increase awareness and skills for mental health. We engage a community of passionate volunteers. We foster and create compassionate, connected, suicide-safer communities. We offer:
- Immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential support and follow-up through 24/7 phone lines and online services.
- Education and training programs that promote mental wellness and equip schools, organizations and communities to assist people at risk of suicide.
DISTRESS SERVICES
Our Distress Services program supports vulnerable individuals across British Columbia. We offer 24/7 distress phone lines and online chat services between 12pm and 1am.
Services are delivered by highly trained volunteers and paid responders who provide non-judgemental emotional support through risk assessment, collaborative safety planning, and short-term follow-up by phone. We also engage in emergency rescue services as needed.
COMMUNITY LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT
We work with individuals across the lifespan to support well-being in schools, communities, and organizations. Our programs and services increase awareness about suicide, strengthen crisis intervention skills, facilitate growth and recovery after a suicide experience and provide empowering tools for resiliency.
TRAINING & COURSES FOR YOUTH
Practical and innovative programs provide a unique opportunity for youth to learn about mental health and gain practical skills for coping. Delivered by staff and volunteers, our youth programs are a vital component of school district mental health education.
More information about programming is available online.
TRAINING & COURSES FOR ADULTS
Evidence-based and empowering, our education programs form a critical component of organizations’ professional development. In building suicide-safer communities, we engage school staff, health care practitioners, mental health professionals, police, emergency services staff, youth workers, older adult care providers, and community members who want to make a difference.
Our programs recognize the importance of self-awareness and self-care and provide skills and strategies that foster resilience and help prevent stress, burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue.
