Suicide Awareness and Support: Toolkits from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
- FSEAP
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
Suicide affects individuals, families, and communities in profound and lasting ways. Whether you are supporting someone who has survived a suicide attempt or grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide, it’s important to know that you are not alone—and that resources exist to help you navigate these deeply personal experiences. Raising awareness about suicide is a crucial step in reducing stigma, fostering understanding, and encouraging open conversations about mental health and healing. The toolkits below, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada in partnership with organizations and individuals with lived experience, offer practical guidance, compassionate support, and helpful tools for anyone impacted by suicide. We encourage you to explore and share them as part of ongoing efforts to build hope, resilience, and connection.
Toolkit for People Who Have Been Impacted by a Suicide Attempt
This comprehensive toolkit, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, CMHA Alberta, the Centre for Suicide Prevention, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and individuals with lived experience, offers practical strategies, peer support resources, coping tools, and guidance for those affected by a suicide attempt.
Toolkit for People Who Have Been Impacted by a Suicide Loss
Tailored to support those grieving a loss by suicide, this toolkit was created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada alongside key partners—including the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, CMHA Alberta, the Centre for Suicide Prevention, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and advisors with lived experience. It features strategies for self-care, safe ways to share your story, peer and professional supports, and messages of hope for navigating complex grief.
