Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1759 | Last Modified: 26 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 26 Aug 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-239-8902 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-844-264-2993 ext 7015 |
| Website | www.sacwd.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Heather Glenister, Coordinator; Email: suicidecouncilwd@cmhaww.ca |
| Description (Site) | Canadian Mental Health Association - Waterloo Wellington (Guelph) and various meeting locations |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | c/o Canadian Mental Health Association - Waterloo Wellington 80 Waterloo Ave Guelph, ON N1H 0A1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - CMHA locations ; Varies by meeting location |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Collaboration of community groups, service providers and interested citizens to help reduce suicide and its impact on the community. |
| Description (Service) | Raises awareness and understanding of suicide through information, education and resource coordination * identifies gaps in support **Collaborative partners include community organizations, individual citizens, mental health service providers, grief / bereavement support groups, hospital and emergency services, schools and self help groups NOTE: The Council does not offer counselling/crisis support |
| Hours | Regular schedule of meetings annually and ad hoc meetings as required |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Community partner membership is open to the public. |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Time-Limited Events | World Suicide Prevention Day events held annually, AfterWhys Play - Seniors & Suicide with a Message of Hope and Resilience |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1999 |
| Print Material | Resource guide, fact sheets; web-based resources about supports and services, myths and signs of suicide, how to be supportive, options for help, safety plan, seniors and suicide |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Suicide Issues ; Suicide Prevention Programs |
