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The Government of Saskatchewan is providing grants to initiatives working to prevent suicides around the province.
Through the provincial suicide prevention plan, the Saskatchewan government is providing $250,000 in grants to groups working to lower the suicide rate. Applications for the grants are now open to groups like community organizations, Indigenous groups, school divisions and municipalities.
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The funding, which will support at least 25 grants of up to $10,000 each, is part of the $2.25 million in funding the provincial government earmarked this year for suicide-prevention initiatives.
“The tragic loss of a person by suicide is felt by family members, friends, and the entire community,” Lori Carr, Saskatchewan’s mental health and addictions minister, said in a statement.
“Addressing self-harm and suicide is a priority for our government. Providing these grants is an important way to work with partners to support the mental health of our residents across the province.”
The grant program is designed to encourage community groups and partners to develop creative ways to help prevent suicide, the ministry noted, “with a focus on developing leadership, reducing risks of suicide, increasing awareness of resources, reducing stigma and promoting healthy lifestyles.”
More information on the program, and how to apply, can be found on the provincial government’s website.
For mental health help in Saskatchewan people can contact:
- 9-8-8: National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline – Dial or text 9-8-8; 24/7 voice or text support for mental health crisis and suicide prevention. Visit 988.ca for more information.
- Call HealthLine at 811.
- Call 911 if someone is at risk of harming themselves or others.
- Call emergency crisis hotlines or general counselling.
- Visit Counselling Connect Saskatchewan for free access to rapid access counselling sessions.
- Contact the University of Regina Online Therapy Clinic.
- Call the French-language TAO Tel-Aide Helpline at 1-800- 567-9699. TAO Tel-Aide provides free and confidential telephone services 24/7 for French-speaking people experiencing psychological distress and in need of emotional support.
- Contact Hope for Wellness, a national 24/7 resource for all Indigenous people across Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310.
- Call Kids Help Phone – Offers professional counselling, information and referrals. Phone 1-800-668-6868, text 686868 or chat online. It’s confidential, free and available 24/7.
- Call the Farm Stress Line”
