
An Overview of Roots of Hope
Roots of Hope is the first made-in-Canada community-led and evidence-informed suicide prevention model, and it can be used in any community setting. Roots of Hope
If you are in distress, you can call or text 988 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.

Roots of Hope is the first made-in-Canada community-led and evidence-informed suicide prevention model, and it can be used in any community setting. Roots of Hope

World Suicide Prevention Month – Changing the Narrative Each September, World Suicide Prevention Month offers us space to reflect on what makes prevention possible: connection,

By Karla Thorpe, Vice President, Programs and Priorities, Mental Health Commission of Canada Today in Canada, thirteen people will die by suicide. At least six

A Community Suicide Prevention Model Roots of Hope Reflections from Provincial Expansions of the Model Introduction Since 2018, communities across Canada have successfully used the

When you need mental health support, your options vary depending on where you live, how much money you make, whether you have access to benefits, and what language you’re most comfortable speaking.
Ottawa — September 2, 2025 Each September, World Suicide Prevention Month offers us space to reflect on what makes prevention possible: connection, compassion, and a

Introduction Strategies and coping suggestions Telling your story safely Hopeful messages About suicide Additional resources Crisis Line Back to top Français Suicide Prevention Toolkits Toolkit

Introduction Strategies and coping suggestions Telling your story safely Hopeful messages About Suicide Additional Resources Crisis Line Back to top French Suicide Prevention Toolkits Toolkit

Since 2018, communities across Canada have successfully used the Roots of Hope model to reduce the impact of suicide in their local contexts. Following its
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