ALBERTA - Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a time to recognize and create awareness around the far-reaching impacts of death by suicide. Suicide claims more than 720,000 lives globally each year, affecting individuals, families, workplaces and communities.

Talk about it

Talking openly about suicide does not increase risk. Compassionate conversations can help reduce risk and encourage someone to seek support. Asking directly about thoughts of suicide can be an important first step in getting help.

REACH out to help

R – Recognize the signs that someone may be struggling.
E – Engage in conversation and listen with compassion.
A – Ask directly about thoughts of suicide.
C – Connect them with supports, services and resources.
H – Help by taking care of your own mental health and well-being.

Connect to support

No one has to face mental health challenges alone.

Recovery Alberta provides access to mental health, addiction, and recovery services for Albertans and their families. From crisis support to treatment and recovery programs, help is available.

Learn more about available services and support by calling 211 for information or visit Recovery Alberta.

If you or someone is in immediate danger, call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or contact the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988.

About Recovery Alberta

Founded in 2024, Recovery Alberta provides mental health, addiction and correctional health services with a team of more than 10,000 staff and physicians. Our work supports every Albertan facing mental health or addiction challenges and those within the legal justice system so they can improve their health and wellness. Our wide range of services are delivered in hospitals, health centres, community facilities and correctional institutes.