On average, three Quebecers take their own lives every day. That is three friends, parents, children, or spouses too many. We can’t accept the loss of all those members of our community. Suicide is never the answer.

With the theme “Prevention is better than death,” Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that suicide is not inevitable. By working together, we can save lives.

For Suicide Prevention Week, let’s dare to talk about suicide. Let’s be bold enough to break taboos. By opening up a dialogue, we can build a vast network of people who are aware and ready to act for their loved ones and themselves.

Find resources from the Association québécoise de prévention du suicide (AQPS) to help you talk about suicide in a preventive and safe manner as well as ways to develop careful listening skills.

Find Mental Health Resources on our website.

Find crisis and non-crisis lines for all ages, including youth, LGBTQ2+, veterans, indigenous people, farmers and more.

SEEK HELP FOR YOU OR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT FROM PROFESSIONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK:

Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline | 988.ca | 9-8-8 | Open 24/7 

Quebec National Crisis Line | www.suicide.ca/en | 1 866 APPELLE (277-3553) | Open 24/7

Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region | 613-238-3311 | Open 24/7      

Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) – For youth, text CONNECT to 686868 – For adults, text WELLNESS to 741741

Hope for Wellness Help Line to all Indigenous peoples (1-855-242-3310)

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1