Tuesday, September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day.
Alberta Health Services reminds Albertans that recognizing the risk factors and potential signs of suicidal thoughts is important and can be helpful in preventing death by suicide.
Dial 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline or get more resources online at MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
Meanwhile, Alberta’s government announced on Tuesday that it is providing $4 million dollars to organizations to improve the mental health of young people and increase access to suicide prevention supports.
The Youth Suicide Prevention Grant Program is supporting 17 organizations across the province to enhance programs to meet the needs of youth who may be at increased risk, and improve access for rural and Indigenous communities.
In the Central Region, a media release states that the Red Deer Native Friendship Society’s grant will allow it to continue empowering gender-diverse Indigenous youth through activities rooted in culture and ceremony.