Bringing the Standard to Life through Real-World Implementation
While there is no single way of implementing the Standard, there are lessons to be learned from the experiences of other institutions in their implementation
Where to Get Mental Health Care
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.
Toolkit for people who have been impacted by a suicide loss
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
Toolkit for people who have been impacted by a suicide attempt
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
Roots of Hope: Reflections from Provincial Expansions of the Model
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
Care for Older Adults in Canada
Care for Older Adults in Canada – Whether You Are One or Are Supporting One Insights, tips, and resources Published: July 2025 Key Takeaways Aging
Transgender people and suicide prevention
Transgender (trans) people face unique stressors and experience higher rates of discrimination and harassment than cisgender people. This can result in poorer mental health outcomes and a greater likelihood that they may consider suicide.
Checklist: On Suicide – Before You Post or Publish
Checklist: On Suicide – Before You Post or Publish For newsrooms, influencers, or anyone discussing suicide to report safely and responsibly Published: June 2025 Key
Structural Stigma in Mental Health Care Scale
The Structural Stigma in Mental Health Care Scale (SSMHCS)1 was developed as part of a larger project, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), initiated