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
On behalf of Oshki-Anishnawbeg Student Association (OASA) at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, I would like to personally thank you for joining us for a proactive dialogue on suicide. A big thank you goes out to Summer Wawia, OASA … Continue reading
CULTIVATING PASSION, MOTIVATING ACTION. I love the title of the 2013 Annual National Conference of the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association. Welcome to all of the delegates and the Board of Directors who are attending the conference. My talk today will … Continue reading
I am truly honoured to be recognized by the Canadian Alliance for Mental Illness and Mental Health as a ‘Champion of Mental Health’ in the private sector for 2012. Press Release for Champions of Mental Health It is humbling to … Continue reading
The following are quotes from stories that people have shared with me about their loss to suicide. Since June of 2009 I have received over 500 stories and requests to be a part of the Collateral Damage Project. I encourage … Continue reading
We (at the Collateral Damage Project) believe that suicide can be prevented.
The Jack Project is a movement that promotes mental health and wellness for youth in Canada. In October of 2010 I met Eric Windeler at the national conference for the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. Eric was presenting “The Jack … Continue reading
I want to know what training that you have received, as part of your University and/or College education in regards to suicide prevention. What part of your curriculum included suicide prevention? Social Workers, were you trained in suicide prevention? Nurses, what courses … Continue reading
Hope sent to Committee Albrecht’s Suicide Prevention legislation passes Second Reading OTTAWA, ON (February 15th, 2012) — Today the House of Commons passed Bill C300, an Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention, at Second Reading, by a vote … Continue reading
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