Let's Talk About Suicide
Talking about suicide with a person in crisis does not incite or push the person to act on it. Rather, it is accepting the person as he or she is, it is breaking his or her isolation, it is defusing the situation and it is offering this person the opportunity to express his or her tensions and problems.

The Big Picture

The average number of suicides per year in New Brunswick is 101.
Experts conclude that the average number of those who have attempted is 100 times that amount.

Each of those people have friends, family and acquaintances that are affected.
We can all make a difference.

Get involved in Suicide Prevention Activities in your Community. Contact your local Mental Health Centre or suicide prevention committee for more information.

Did you know you can HELP?

​If someone you know:​
  • Threatens suicide
  • Talks about wanting to die
  • Shows change in behavior, appearance or mood
  • Abuses drugs or alcohol
  • Deliberately injures themselves
  • Gives away possessions
  • Appears depressed, sad, withdrawn

You can help by:
  • ​Staying calm,  listening and letting the person talk about their feelings 
  • Being accepting and non judgmental
  • Asking if they have suicidal thoughts
  • Taking the threat seriously

You can also reach out to these resources for help:
  • Local Helpline or Mental Health Office
  • Hospital Emergency
  • Local Police (911)
  • Family Physicians 
  • Canadian Mental Health Association
  • Clergy
  • Guidance Counselor
  • Teachers