AHS promotes World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10

NORTH ZONE – Monday, Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an internationally recognized event aimed at raising awareness and strengthening commitment and action to prevent suicide. It brings communities and organizations together in a collaborative effort to save lives.

Suicide affects people of all genders, ages and ethnicities – but help is available. Albertans can access services and supports at Alberta Health Services (AHS) sites across the province. AHS is committed to providing better access to support for those experiencing thoughts of suicide and for survivors grieving a loss due to suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call Health Link at 811 to connect you to services and support in your area.

Throughout Alberta, many communities are taking part in activities to create awareness around suicide as part of World Suicide Prevention Day. Events taking place in North Zone on Sept. 10 include:

• High Level:
  A display sharing suicide prevention resources and information will be set up at the Northwest Health Centre, 11202 100 Ave.
• Fort McMurray:
  Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff are joining representatives from the Canadian Mental Health Association and Some Other Solutions Society for Crisis Prevention to share suicide prevention resources. The event takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keyano College, 8115 Franklin Ave.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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