Proclamation: World Suicide Prevention Day 2023

September 7, 2023 - Mayor Pranger and Council have declared September 10, 2023 as “World Suicide Prevention Day” for the District of Kent.

The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention is hosting a free, virtual event on September 9th called, "Crisis Lines and Launching 988: Creating Hope Through Action".

Event Description:

"First established in the early 1950’s to provide anonymous, confidential crisis support for people with thoughts of suicide, crisis lines have played a significant role in preventing suicide in Canada and around the world.

With the upcoming launch of Canada’s three-digit 988 crisis service scheduled for November 30th, this year’s WSPD event will explore the vital role of crisis lines and feature unique speaker perspectives sharing on the theme, 'What can we expect from 988?'

Dr. Allison Crawford from the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health and several other panelists, will offer their insights as Canada prepares for the launch of this life-saving service."

For more information or to register, please visit https://suicideprevention.ca/events/world-suicide-prevention-day/.