A Biker’s Message Guest blog by: Kevin Hines I’m so thankful for people who aren’t afraid to show compassion, and who aren’t afraid to reach out to someone else in need. I heard a story of such a person: a … Continue reading
We haven’t done anything until we affect change of curriculum, policy or legislation. I believe that when we begin to see change in these three areas we will know that we are on the right path to real social change … Continue reading
I want to thank Gloria Hendrick-Laliberte, Education Advisor with KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK (Northern Chiefs) for inviting me and giving me the honour to be a part of the Anti-bullying and suicide prevention workshops in Deer Lake First Nation on March 26, … Continue reading
For Immediate Release Our Lady Peace drummer speaks out for suicide prevention, joins advocacy group March 19, 2013, Thunder Bay, ON – The Collateral Damage Project, a national not-for-profit that works to prevent suicide, hit a high note this week with … Continue reading
Here is the interview from CILU Radio 102.7FM with Kayla Kjellman and Matt Quirion. Kayla and Matt discuss the ‘Dollar Lifesaver Challenge’ at Lakehead University in support of the Collateral Damage Project. They also talk about and share their personal stories about … Continue reading
Guest blog entry by Matt Quirion. Every time I sign into Facebook I see, “How’s it going Matt?” Well, it’s going good. A year ago I would not have been able to say that. For much of the past few … Continue reading
As a starting point, SafeTALK should be made mandatory for First Responders. Last May, I had an op-ed article published in The Star where I talked about the need for training for teachers, paramedics, firefighters and other professionals on how … Continue reading
Dan McGann and I met (virtually) over two years ago and finally we’ve met face to face here in Thunder Bay. Dan is a social worker out of Credit Valley Hospital who created the Run Group Therapy Program which provides … Continue reading
About the Collateral Damage Project Founded by Scott Chisholm, the Collateral Damage Project works to prevent suicide in Canada by stomping stigma, creating proactive dialogue and pushing for gatekeeper training. With open communication at its heart, the project includes a … Continue reading
In Ontario (where I live) there is a program called Health Babies Healthy Children. I believe that the same model ought to be put in place for families who have lost a loved one to suicide. The purpose of Ontario’s … Continue reading
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