Reduce suicides by creating a safer home

Follow these practices to keep your loved ones safe.

Medications

• Safely dispose of unused or expired medications.
• Lock and limit prescription and non‑prescription medications.

Chemicals

• Lock, store, or keep harmful chemicals out of reach.

Firearms

• Remove or lock firearms and store them separately from ammunition.

Detectors

• Install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.

Alcohol

• Limit the amount and store responsibly.

Know your local distress centre

• Know how to reach your local distress or crisis centre. Access them as needed.

Car keys

• Keep car keys hidden or in a safe place when not in use.

Listen

• Listen non‑judgmentally.

Means of self-harm

• Restrict access to cords, ropes, knives, and other potential means of self‑harm.