National Suicide Awareness week brings attention to mental health, resources and training to increase community capacity to support people with thoughts of suicide and to reduce the stigma that stops individuals from seeking help for matters related to mental health.

Suicide Awareness Week September 4-11, 2022

  •  Book your semi colon or ribbon tattoo at Inspired Art Tattoo and Handmade Gallery during Suicide Prevention Week starting at $100.  Call 780.229.5888 to book.
  • Float your lantern for Hope at Rotary Park September 8, 2022.  Pre-order your lantern through Eventbrite.
  • Wear your ribbon during Suicide Awareness Week.
  • Visit the Coordinated Suicide Prevention Program website to learn more about suicide and suicide prevention.
  • Sign up and fundraise for the Rotary Run For Life.  100% of the proceeds go back to mental health and suicide initiatives in the community.  The Rotary Run for life also features a memory mile as a remembrance for individuals who died by suicide.
  • If you need of support we offer two support groups Living with Loss to Suicide Support Group and the Attempted Suicide Support Group

Details about our annual events will be added to the Community Calendar.

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