1. Introduction to Suicide.ca

Suicide.ca is a one-of-a-kind digital service focused specifically on suicide prevention. 

It supports: 
Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
People who are concerned about someone else.
Those grieving a suicide loss. 

• Mission: Help · Educate · Prevent. 

2. Core Services 

• 24/7 Chat and Text Support. Responders are 100% professionally trained to handle suicidal and homicidal-suicidal crises. 
• Suicide.ca Website
  More than a crisis platform—it's a comprehensive mental health resource hub. 

3. Content and Educational Tools 

•Blog Section with over 75 articles addressing mental health issues linked to suicidal ideation. •Podcast Series, recently launched

4. Interviews with Quebec celebrities sharing personal stories of suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges. 

• "MyTools" Section, designed for individuals with suicidal thoughts or at-risk due to mental health issues. 

Includes 6 interactive activities: 
1. Take action 
2. Calm down 
3. Get motivated 
4. Reach out to family and friends 
5. Protect myself 
6. Journal 

5. Interactive Tools for Prevention 

• Self-Assessment Tool helps users better understand their situation. Developed by top suicide prevention researchers in Quebec and France. 
• Security Plan is a personalized plan to use during moments of distress. It can be completed alone, with a loved one, or with healthcare professional and is shareable with counselors or trusted contacts. 

6. Counselor Training and Clinical Support 

• Hiring Requirements: All responders hold a degree in mental health or a related field. 
• Initial Training Program: 84 hours of training, including: 9 online modules, assessments and journaling and simulated practice sessions for different age groups (adults, children under 13). Focus on a solution-based approach 
• Ongoing Professional Development, continuous personalized clinical supervision and regular clinical group sessions