September 10 World Suicide Prevention Day good day to check mental health
World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. We all have a voice to say, “I’m not OK,” and ask for help. We all have a voice to ask someone, “Are you OK?” Mental health begins with mental wellness and mental injury prevention (self-care). World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder to check on ourselves, and check on each other.
“Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” – unknown
14 Wing Greenwood resources include
- 14 Wing Health Promotion – check out their September 29 Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness Course
- A September 19, 10 a.m. AST, free webinar with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Changing the narrative: Recognizing suicide risk in a stigmatized world (please seek approval through your chain of command before registering). Register here https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6b48792f-b717-4732-9ef2-a1fcc57ce041@39b3b7c4-3212-430f-99a4-22683e501aca
- LifeSpeak’s September campaign is focused on World Suicide Prevention Day. FAQ: Health Canada – Member FAQs – LifeSpeak
- 14 Wing Mental Health Team (CSN: 568-5215).
- 14 Wing Care Delivery Unit (CDU) (CSN: 568-5046)
- Canadian Forces Members Assistance Program and 1-800-268-7708
- Employee Assistance Program and1-800-663-1142
- 14 Wing chaplain services: during working hours: 902-765-1494 local 568-5883; after hours/ weekends (duty chaplain): 902-765-1494 local 568-5457
- Trained 14 Wing unit peer Sentinels
