Centre for Suicide Prevention

Centre for Suicide Prevention We are the Centre for Su***de Prevention. For 40 years we’ve been equipping Canadians with knowledge and skills to respond to people at risk of su***de.

We can equip you too. We educate for life. For 40 years we’ve been equipping Canadians with knowledge and skills to respond to people considering su***de.

Depression in older adults is often missed as many of its symptoms, such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy, may ...
10/07/2026

Depression in older adults is often missed as many of its symptoms, such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy, may be interpreted by physicians as common symptoms of aging. This interpretation can lead to older adults either not receiving treatment at all or receiving delayed treatment.

Receiving effective and timely physical and mental health care contributes to mental wellbeing in older adults. If treated, people with mental disorders can have positive mental health and wellbeing.

Learn more: https://www.su***deinfo.ca/local_resource/older-adults/

Certain factors can place older adults at a higher risk for su***de. When a person is experiencing a combination of risk...
10/06/2026

Certain factors can place older adults at a higher risk for su***de. When a person is experiencing a combination of risk factors, and when those risk factors outweigh their protective factors, the likelihood that they may consider su***de is increased.

For older adults, these include:
- Grief
- Ageism
- Loneliness and social isolation

Learn more: https://www.su***deinfo.ca/local_resource/older-adults/

Our most recent resource toolkit is a brief introduction to older adults and su***de. You’ll learn about statistics, war...
10/05/2026

Our most recent resource toolkit is a brief introduction to older adults and su***de. You’ll learn about statistics, warning signs for su***de, why older adults are at risk for su***de, and how these su***des can be prevented.

In Canada, middle-aged adults die by su***de in the highest numbers and older adults—particularly older men—have the highest rates of su***de.

The good news is that su***de is preventable, and there are actions everyone can take to prevent su***de.

Learn more: https://www.su***deinfo.ca/local_resource/older-adults/

A conversation with an Indigenous young person about safety planning needs to be culturally appropriate. People working ...
10/01/2026

A conversation with an Indigenous young person about safety planning needs to be culturally appropriate. People working with youth must be willing to learn about their culture (or lack of connection thereof) and keep in mind a holistic, whole-person framework, considering the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. https://www.su***deinfo.ca/local_resource/safety-plans-indigenous-youth/

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour residential school Survivors, their familie...
09/30/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour residential school Survivors, their families and communities, and remember the children who never returned home. Every Child Matters.

The harms of residential schools continue to affect the mental health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples, families and communities. Healing requires space for truth, cultural connection and care that respects Indigenous knowledge and ways of healing.

At CMHA, we have a responsibility to listen to Indigenous voices, learn from the past and support Indigenous-led approaches to mental health and wellness. Reconciliation is ongoing work, and we are committed to taking meaningful action.

Please note that our offices will be closed today as staff take this opportunity to reflect and advance their knowledge on reconciliation.

The Government of Canada has assembled a suite of resources to assist in understanding National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

Address

105 12 Avenue S. E
Calgary, AB
T2G1A1

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14032453900

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