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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 was developed following a review of community suicide prevention models from across the globe and through conversations with international experts.

This document provides a high-level overview of the Roots of Hope model and its key components that together lead to a successful strategy for suicide prevention.

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An Overview of Roots of Hope

An Overview of Roots of Hope

  • Suicide Prevention

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 was developed following a review of community suicide prevention models from across the globe and through conversations with international experts.

This document provides a high-level overview of the Roots of Hope model and its key components that together lead to a successful strategy for suicide prevention.

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