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SUICIDE PREVENTION
AWARENESS
Prince Edward Island Police Association
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
PEIPA Supports the Community
Annual PEIPA Hockey Tournament
PEI’s Race Against Drugs
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder affects all ages
24 th Annual Crime Prevention Guide
Jeff Poirier
President
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On behalf of the Province of Prince Edward Island, I would like to extend warm
congratulations to the Prince Edward Island Police Association on the occasion of the
publication of your 24th annual Crime Prevention Guide.
It is with anticipation that I look forward each year to the selection of your theme as it is
always a relevant and timely topic. Suicide prevention awareness, this year’s choice, is
indeed another excellent choice. Suicide is preventable and suicide prevention works. By
knowing the facts, warning signs, common misconceptions, and what resources are available,
we all will come to the realization that help is available and recovery is possible.
Congratulations to all involved in the 2014 publication and I wish you continued success in
your work.
24TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE
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MESSAGE FROM THE PEIPA PRESIDENT
As President of the PEI Police Association, I am very proud to introduce our
24th Annual Crime Prevention Guide focusing on Suicide Prevention
Awareness. This publication is made possible by contributions and support from
citizens and businesses across the Island, and the PEI Police Association is very
grateful for the donations that make this publication possible.
On behalf of the PEI Police Association, I encourage you to read through this
year’s book and share it with family and friends to spread community awareness
on the tragic subject of suicide. The community must know, especially our
young people, that although we can have bad days and experience rough patches
and tough times in life, there are always resources available to help us get
through the difficult times. There is always an alternative, a better solution other
than ending your own life, and there is always someone who cares and can help
us get back to enjoying the precious gift of life.
Sincerely,
Corporal Ron MacLean
President
EXECUTIVE
MEMBERS
Allan Kelly
Recording Secretary
Tim Keizer
Secretary Treasurer
John Flood
Vice-President East
Jason Blacquiere
Vice-President West
Dale Corish
Director West
Sid Stead
Director East
Ron MacLean
President
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MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHER
The PEI Police Association publishes an Annual Crime Prevention Guide to educate the public
on serious community concerns. This 24th Annual Crime Prevention Guide focuses on the
delicate subject of Suicide Prevention Awareness in order to shed some light on this very dark
issue.
This Community Guide is made possible as a result of financial support from residents and
business representatives throughout Prince Edward Island. Their generous support allows the
members of the PEI Police Association to give back to their communities through donations to
various local charities and youth-oriented programs. On behalf of the PEI Police Association, I
would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every contributor of our Annual
Telephone Appeal.
This unique publication is distributed free-of-charge each year to schools, libraries and public
facilities and is also available online at the PEI Police Association’s website at
www.peipolice.com, making it easily accessible to everyone.
Your comments or suggestions regarding these publications are always welcome and we look
forward to speaking with you again this year during our Annual Telephone Appeal.
Respectfully,
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P.E.I. Police Association does
on behalf of our residents.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Proceeds from our Annual
Community Guide project have
allowed the Prince Edward Island
Police Association to make
a $1,000 donation to
Kid’s Help Phone.
Message from the Premier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Executive Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Publisher’s Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Message from the Mayor of Charlottetown . . . . . . . .7
Message from the Mayor of Summerside . . . . . . . . .7
Message from the Charlottetown Chief of Police . . .9
Message from the Summerside Chief of Police . . . .11
Photo Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Suicide Prevention
Awareness
PEI’s Race Against Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Suicide Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Teen Suicide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Suicide in Children and Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Canada’s LGBTQ Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Suicide Among Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Suicide Among Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples . . . . . 33
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Survivor Support Services in PEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ADVERTISERS’ INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
RESOURCES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
In the past, the PEI Police Association has
given financial contributions to a number of
groups and organizations in the community.
One of these groups is the Kids Help Phone.
Anything goes
From trouble with homework to dealing with
loss and grief to thoughts of suicide, kids can
talk to Kids Help Phone about anything.
Professional counsellors provide anonymous,
confidential and non-judgemental support.
There for kids, day and night
To reach a Kids Help Phone professional
counsellor, kids, teens and young adults from
any community in Canada can call or go
online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Support right at home
We are the only organization that has access
to a database of over 37,000 local resources.
That means that no matter where a kid is
calling from, our professional counsellors can
connect them to a service right in their
community, whether they need a place to
stay for the night, a way home or a sexual
health clinic.
org.kidshelpphone.ca
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Immigration & Investment
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Manager
85A Fitzroy Street
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island
Canada C1A 1R6
Phone: 1-902-569-4556
Cell: 1-902-626-9485
Fax: 1-902-569-4557
[email protected]
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MESSAGE FROM THE
MAYOR OF CHARLOTTETOWN
On behalf of the City of Charlottetown, I wish to
congratulate the Prince Edward Island Police
Association on the publication of the 23rd Annual
Crime Prevention Guide. The theme this year is
Children’s Internet Safety, a topic of concern for
all residents of Prince Edward Island.
The Internet can be of great benefit to our
children, especially as a learning tool; however, it
poses risks as well. It is important that we are
aware of the online dangers and monitor our
children while they are on the Internet. It is
imperative that as adults, we educate ourselves
and our children to learn the basic safety tips to
follow while using the Internet. Whether for
example, it be not sharing personal information,
pictures or passwords.
In closing, I hope everyone will read this guide to
learn the proper procedures and safety tips for
their children to follow while they are on the
Internet. The risk to our children is real and we
have to manage that risk through education,
awareness and ensuring we know what our
children are doing and the sites they are on while
on the Internet.
I wish all members of the Prince Edward Island
Police Association well and thank them for their
contribution in making Prince Edward Island a
safer place.
MESSAGE FROM THE
MAYOR OF SUMMERSIDE
On behalf of Council and the City of Summerside,
I wish to offer sincere congratulations to the
Prince Edward Island Police Association in
producing their 24th Annual Crime Prevention
Guide, which this year focuses on the essential
topic of Suicide Prevention within our
communities.
We recognize the efforts put forth in the work
you perform as Police Officers, who are
dedicated and committed to providing the
necessary skills and programs to benefit all our
residents and visitors alike with the highest level
of service and an exceptional quality of life.
The City of Summerside is proud in knowing that
through this guide and along with the many
crime prevention programs your members are
involved in, that you make our City and all
communities across Prince Edward Island a
better and safer place in which to live, work, and
raise a family.
Once again, congratulations on the 24th
publication of your Annual Crime Prevention
Guide; and we extend our best wishes to
everyone involved in the Prince Edward Island
Police Association.
Sincerely,
Basil Stewart
Mayor
Clifford Lee
Mayor
City of Charlottetown
City of Summerside
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Suicide Prevention
MESSAGE FROM CHARLOTTETOWN’S CHIEF OF POLICE
July 7, 2014
This year marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of the PEI Police Association. Part of the work of
the Association involves the production of an annual Crime Prevention/Awareness Guide. Each
year, the guide provides educational materials and information which help raise awareness and
provide discussion points to an important issue facing our communities.
This year, the guide focuses on the issue of Suicide Awareness. Suicide is preventable and
statistics show that most people who attempt suicide want to live. However in many instances,
they are overcome with emotional pain and cannot see any other way to handle a situation that
may seem overwhelming and impossible to bear.
The stigma associated with mental illnesses can prevent people from getting help. It is the aim
of this guide to provide information on a number of front including understanding, prevention,
coping and grieving.
Education and information are key components to making our communities safer. The
information glean from this guide; coupled with your willingness to talk about mental or
emitional issues and suicide with a friend, family member, or co-worker can be the first step in
getting them help and preventing suicide.
The production of this guide and other guides not only raise awareness on important issues, but
also assist the Police Association in the efforts to fund and support very worthwhile projects
within our Island communities.
On behalf of the members and staff of the Charlottetown Police Services, I would like to
congratulate the PEI Police Association for the publication of this year’s Community Guide, and
wish the Association every success in the future.
Yours truly,
A. Paul Smith, O.O.M.
Chief of Police
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MESSAGE FROM SUMMERSIDE’S CHIEF OF POLICE
Congratulations to the PEI Police Association for continuing their good work again, in
producing their 24th annual crime prevention guide. This year the Association has picked
‘Suicide Prevention Awareness’ as their topic for the guide. The Canadian Association for
Suicide Prevention (CASP) provides information and resources to try to reduce the suicide
rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour. Sadly, statistics tell us
that approximately 11 people will end their lives by suicide today in Canada. Awareness is
essential to changing this behaviour. Firstly we must understand why people consider suicide
and attempt to take their own lives.
Suicide is preventable. Many factors and circumstances can contribute to someone’s decision
to end his or her life. Firstly we need to recognize the warning signs and learn the importance
of talking about suicide. Pain isn't always obvious, but most suicidal people show some signs that they are thinking
about suicide. If you see even one warning sign, step in or speak up. The following are some of the signs to look
for; anger, reckless behaviour, putting affairs in order and giving away possessions, changes in sleep patterns,
increased alcohol and drug use, increased anxiety, talking about wanting to die, feeling of hopelessness, depressed
or being trapped.
If you know of someone exhibiting the signs above and wanting to end his/her life, here are some ways to get the
conversation started;
1. Start the conversation. Mention the signs that prompted you to ask about suicide. This makes it clear that you are
not asking ‘out of the blue,’ and makes it more difficult for the person to deny that something is bothering them.
2. Listen to the reasons the person has for both living and dying. Validate that they are considering both options and
underscore that living is an option for them. Let the person know you care. Letting them know that you take their
situation seriously, and you are genuinely concerned about them, will go a long way in your effort to support
them.
3. Ask the person if they have access to any weapons, medications, etc., and help remove them from the vicinity.
(Another friend, family member or law enforcement agency may be needed to assist with this.) Do not put yourself
in danger; if you are concerned about your own safety, call 911. Create a safety plan together. Ask the person
what will help keep them safe until they meet with a professional.
4. Provide the person with the resources you have come prepared with. If you feel the situation is critical, take the
person to a nearby emergency room or walk-in psychiatric crisis clinic or call 9-1-1.
Take the time to learn what to do now, so you're ready to be there for a friend or loved one when it matters most.
People who contemplate suicide are not alone. There are many resources available to assess, treat and intervene.
Crisis lines, counselors, intervention programs and more are available to those who ponder suicide as a way out, as
well as to the person experiencing the emotional crisis. Suicide is a serious public health issue that affects us all.
Help us raise awareness and reduce the number of suicides by educating the public and changing the way people
think and talk about suicide.
J. David Poirier
Chief of Police
Summerside Police Services
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PEIPA Executive Members with the Honourable Gail Shea,
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PEIPA Executive Members with Wayne Easter, Liberal MP.
Cst. Joel Robichaud (PEIPA) making a financial donation to Jana
Weatherbie, President of the Greenfield Elementary Home and
School Association.
Norma McColeman receives a financial donation from PEIPA
Executive Member Ron MacLean in support of Family Violence
Prevention Week.
The PEIPA is a long-time supporter of the Pumpkin Patrol.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION
The Issue
Every year close to 3,700 people in Canada commit
suicide. Many of these deaths could be prevented by early
ecognition of the signs of suicidal thinking and appropriate
intervention, and early identification and effective
treatment of mental illness.
Background
According to a Public Health Agency of Canada report in
2006, suicide account or 1.7 % of all deaths in Canada.
However, this statistic does not take into consideration
those suicides wrongly reported as accidental deaths or
cases where it is difficult to assess whether or not the
death was intentional. In fact, between 2000 - 2003, the
annual number of reported deaths from suicide was higher
than the number of deaths from transport accidents.
The suicide rate among men is nearly four times higher
than the rate among women. However, women are twice
as likely to attempt suicide as men. The difference seems
to come from the fact that men more often use a more
lethal means, such as firearms or hanging to end their
lives. Women are more likely to choose a more prolonged
method, such as an overdose of pills, where there is a
greater chance of an intervention that will save their lives.
Also, men are generally more reluctant to seek help on
mental health issues than women.
Among adults aged 15 years and older, more than 3%
have attempted suicide in their lifetime. More than one in
five deaths among adults between the ages of 15 and 24
years is due to suicide. Suicide rates are much higher in
some Aboriginal communities. Despite the fact that almost
everyone in Canada has been touched by suicide, there
is still a stigma attached to it and to mental illness in
general. Stigma is a complex issue involving many factors,
including religious practices that do not allow people who
commit suicide to be buried in sacred ground. This stigma
can be a barrier to someone seeking help for suicidal
feelings.
behaviour include:
• Mental illness
• Abuse
• Loss of a loved one early in life
• Family history of suicide
• Long-term difficulty with peer relationships.
Almost all people who kill themselves have a mental
illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder,
schizophrenia, or borderline personality disorder. They
often abuse drugs or alcohol. Although people who
commit suicide are commonly depressed, only a minority
of people who are depressed are suicidal.
Previous suicide attempts are common among those who
eventually die by suicide.
Precipitating Factors
These are the factors that create a crisis. The most
common of these factors are losses, such as job loss, the
death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, divorce or
loss of position in society.
Other factors that may cause the crisis include:
• Pressure to succeed
• Conflict with the law
• Financial difficulties
• Rejection by society for some personal trait, such as
ethnic origin or sexual orientation.
What these factors have is common is that they are
situations over which the individual feels no sense of
control. They cause unbearable psychological pain that
the individual feels will never end.
Contributing Factors
These are the factors that make the individual even more
vulnerable to suicidal behaviour. They can include:
Factors in Suicidal Behaviour
• Physical illness
There are four main factors that come into play in suicidal
behaviour.
• Sexual identity issues
• An unstable family environment
Predisposing Factors
• Risk-taking or self-destructive behaviour
The factors that make an individual vulnerable to suicidal
• The suicide of a friend
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• Isolation
• Substance abuse.
Protective Factors
These factors help to decrease the risk of suicide.
They include:
• A resilient personality
• Tolerance for frustration
• Self control
• Good social supports
• A sense of humour
• At least one good relationship.
numbers are usually prominently displayed in the first
few pages of the telephone directory. Call them for
advice and referrals.
• Help remove the stigma associated with suicide by
talking openly and frankly with someone about
suicidal feelings. Show interest and support. Blaming
someone for their negative feelings or telling them to
“pull themselves together” doesn’t help and may
further isolate the individual by discouraging them to
share thoughts or look for help.
• Get professional help from your family doctor or a
mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or
a psychologist. They can make a difference. If a friend
or family member is suicidal, it can be helpful to offer
to go with them.
• Where possible, remove items that can be used for
suicide, such as firearms, knives, over- the-counter
medicines and drugs. Suicidal behaviour is often
impulsive and restricting access to methods can
substantially reduce the risk of a completed suicide.
•Involve other friends and family members. The more
support, the better for the person at risk and for you.
• For more information and help, contact the mental
health organizations listed in the Need More Info?
section.
Symptoms of Suicidal Behaviour
More suicides could be prevented if people were aware
of the warning signs for suicidal behaviour. People
considering suicide often show one or more of these signs
of distress.
They may:
• Repeatedly express that they feel hopeless, helpless
or desperate, although many will not talk about it at all;
• Experience a change in sleep patterns;
• Lose their appetite or have no energy;
Government of Canada’s Role
• Make negative comments about themselves;
• Lose interest in things they used to enjoy, such as The Government of Canada works to help Canadians
maintain and improve their mental health, including
friends, hobbies or sports;
preventing suicidal behaviour. Within its jurisdiction, the
• Give away prize possessions and take other actions Government of Canada works to:
to put their affairs in order;
• Develop and disseminate knowledge on mental
• Express their final wishes to someone or talk about
health promotion and mental illness prevention;
their suicidal thoughts, although again, many will not
• Provide leadership and governance;
talk about it at all;
• Develop social marketing campaigns;
• Have a plan as to how they will commit suicide, even
and
giving the time and place.
• Conduct surveillance on health trends in population.
Minimizing The Risk
If you or someone close to you shows some of these In 2007, the federal government provided funding to
warning signs for suicide, here are steps you can take to establish and support The Mental Health Commission of
Canada to lead the development of a national mental
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• Most communities in Canada have access to a
Crisis/Distress line staffed by people with experience
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In 2009, in Canada, there were 145 male suicides
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age range. For females, there were a total of 57
deaths (and a corresponding suicide rate of 5.2 per
100,000). These numbers rise sharply (especially
for males) when they reach their twenties and
beyond. Males reach a peak rate of 27 per 100,000
in the 40-44 age range with a recorded number of
337 deaths in 2009.
In Canada, suicide accounts for 24 percent of all
deaths among 15-24 year olds. Boys die by suicide
two to three times more often than girls. Teens are
admitted to hospital for suicide attempts more than
any other age group; some accounts suggest as
many as one quarter of all admissions are for teens
Historical Trends
According to a longitudinal study published by the
Canadian Medical Association Journal which looks
at suicides by boys and girls over a thirty-year
period (1980-2008), there has been a modest
decline in suicides for boys aged 10-19 and a slight
rise for girls in the same age range.
Girls have always attempted suicide more
frequently than boys. But there is reason to believe
that girls are increasingly using more lethal means,
like hanging, when attempting suicide, which could
account for the increase in suicidal deaths.
However, the number of suicides for both boys and
girls in Canada has been relatively consistent in the
last ten years and suicide remains the second
leading cause of death for young people in
Canada.
Risk Factors
• Mental illness
• Substance abuse
• Physical or sexual abuse
• Ambivalence of sexual orientation
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Access to lethal means of suicide
• Homelessness
• Non-lethal self-injury or previous suicide
attempts
• Exposure to a friend or family member’s
suicidal behaviour
Protective Factors
• Positive school environment
• Family connectedness
• Self-esteem
• Peer support
SUICIDAL IDEATION (thoughts of suicide) can
occur in children as early as age 8 or 9.
It surfaces more often in the teenage years. Ideation
is a principal warning sign for future suicidal
behaviour, especially suicide attempts. It is
imperative that youth-at-risk get the attention and
help they need as early as possible. Strategies
proven effective in reducing suicide rates, such as
early intervention for youth with mental health
disorders, are often not available
A priority at both the national and provincial levels
should be to get vulnerable youth the medical and
psychological attention they need.
CYBERBULLYING – A New Threat For Youth at Risk
(Excerpt from Cyber bullying by Suzanne McLeod)
Social media sites, such as Facebook, mySpace,
Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Tumblr, Messenger and cell
phone texting, have become a large part of the way
in which youth today communicate and socialize
(Brown, Cassidy, Jackson, 2006).
From this, cyber-bullying has become an increasing
reality among adolescents. Research shows that
youth who have been bullied are at a higher risk for
suicide ideation and thoughts, attempts and
completed suicides. Bullying contributes to
depression, decreased self-worth, hopelessness
and loneliness (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.).
Those who become “cyber-bullies” feel that they are
able to remain anonymous, giving them a sense of
power and control that allows them to do and say
things they would not normally say in the “real
world.” In cyberspace, literally hundreds of
perpetrators can get involved in the abuse (Hinduja,
Patchin, n.d.).
Youth who are the victims experience the same
feelings of powerlessness and hopelessness as if
they were being bullied face-to-face. Because of the
pervasive nature of the internet and cell phones, it
is harder than ever for victims to escape their
tormentors. It can happen anywhere—at home, at
school, at any time of the day or night (Brown,
Cassidy, Jackson, 2006).
In extreme cases, victims have been known to
become aggressive and fight back, or to become
depressed and attempt suicide. Youth who have
experienced cyber-bullying were almost twice as
likely to attempt suicide compared to those who had
not (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.).
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SUICIDE IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Summary: When individuals are overwhelmed, whether by life stresses, or by conditions such as depression, they may turn to
suicide as a way of coping. And although it is scary, the good news is that ultimately the person is trying to cope. Family and
friends are absolutely critical, and can offer support in many ways, such as by spending time with the person, listening and
validating the person, and helping ensure that the person seek professional help.
What is Suicide?
Suicide is the act of ending one's life. People can
get thoughts about committing suicide for many
reasons, such as when a person is under so many
stresses that they become overwhelmed and
cannot cope.
Typical stresses may include:
• Home stress, such as conflict/disgreements with
mother, father, siblings...
• School stress such as problems with friends,
schoolwork, teachers, bullies...
• Work stress such as problems with co-workers,
bosses, workload...
• Other problems such as depression, anxiety,
substance use
People can feel suicidal when they feel
1) disconnected from other people,
2) helpless to deal with their stress, and/or
3) hopeless that their stress will improve.
Thus, one way to help a young person who is
feeling suicidal is to help
1) them feel connected again, and/or
2) overcome helplessness by giving them a sense
of control, and/or
3) give them a sense of hope.
Warning Signs for Suicide
The following is a list of signs that may indicate
someone is thinking about suicide. If your child exhibits
only one or two things on this list, then it is probably
not a big concern, but you would be much more
worried if your child exhibits several of these warning
signs:
• Your child expresses feelings of worthlessness,
such as, "I'm no good to anybody."
• Your child talks about suicide and about what it
would be like if things end. He or she may make
comments such as, "When I'm gone ..." or ask
questions such as, "What would it be like if I
wasn't around?"
• Your child becomes preoccupied with giving away
or distributing his/her possessions.
• Your child shows hopelessness about the future,
saying things such as, "What's the use?
If You Are Worried Your Child May be Feeling
Suicidal
Talk to your loved one openly about suicide. Do not
be afraid to ask.
You might gently lead into things by asking some
general questions:
E.g. You might start by saying, "How are you
doing?", and then remember to give your loved one
a chance to respond!
You might then express your concerns, e.g. you
might say "I love and I'm worried about you these
days."
You might then ask, "It seems like things have been
stressful for you lately."
A nice gentle way to bring up the topic of suicide is
then to say, "Does it ever get so stressful that you
think life isn't worth living?"
If your child says yes, then you might proceed
to ask, "Do you get any thoughts of doing
something to end your life?"
If your child says YES to this, then seek
immediate professional help.
This may include:
• Calling 911
• Calling a telephone crisis line
• Calling a friend or doctor
And even if your child says "no" when you directly
ask about thoughts of suicide, trust your instincts.
If you are worried your child is in immediate
danger of ending his/her life, then get help.
Ways to Support Someone Who is Passively
Suicidal
If your child is not actively suicidal, but is
nonetheless still having thoughts that life is not
worth living, here are some possible things you
might do:
First of all, seek professional help.
Be a support, but remember that you are not a
counsellor/therapist.
Listen and validate what your loved one is saying.
• Thank the other person for sharing with you. "I
didn't know you feeling so bad... Thanks for telling
me."
• Empathize, which means that you agree and
acknowledge how bad the person feels, e.g.
"Yeah, I can see that would be very difficult."
Don't say things such as "You shouldn't be feeling
this way" or "You should count yourself lucky"
because that may make the person feel guilty, and
less likely to open up to you.
• Don't invalidate or judge the other person for how
they are feeling, even if you yourself wouldn't feel
the same way. Don't say things such as... "How
can you possibly feel this way? After all that we've
done for you? Is this the way you repay us? How
can you do this to us?" Such blame will most likely
make your child feel worse, making it less likely
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that s/he will confide in you. And worse, in some
cases such statements will only confirm to the
child that s/he is a burden, increasing the risk of
suicide.
Give hope. "This is going to get better. Things
were better in the past; we'll get it back to how it
was when things were better."
Tell the person they are not alone. "We're in this
one together; we're going to help you get over
this."
Offer your support, e.g. "How can I support you?
How can I help you get over this?"
Help the person with problem-solving. People
often think about suicide when they are
overwhelmed by stress. And even if those
stresses don't directly cause a person to feel
suicidal, the stress nonetheless doesn't help.
Things you might say to help problem-solving
include:
"Sometimes people think of hurting themselves
when they're under stress or trying to deal with
some problem"
"What's the stress that your dealing with?"
"Is there some particular problem that you're
trying to deal with?"
"I'm here for you and want to help you work
through this..."
If you discover your relative after a suicide
attempt:
1. Call 911 (or an ambulance) immediately.
2. If you know first aid, administer it immediately.
3. Phone someone to go with you to the hospital;
or to stay with you at home.
4. After you come home from the hospital, do not
try to handle things alone. Have other relatives
or friends to talk to, and consider contacting a
support group, or counselor/therapist for
yourself as well.
Providing a safe home for a person who is
feeling suicidal
Whenever someone has thoughts about suicide,
whether those thoughts are active or not, make your
home a safer place by removing potential sources
of harm:
1. Remove firearms and weapons
Make sure that there are no firearms, ammunition
nor weapons in the home. Remove any fire arms
from the home by giving to a trusted
friend/neighbour, or by taking them to the local
police station if no other options can be found.
2. Remove alcohol
Since alcohol affects rational thinking and lowers
inhibitions, alcohol can be a risk factor for suicide.
Hence, remove alcohol from the home or keep in
small amounts only.
3. Medications
Prescription medications should be locked up.
People who are depressed often overdose on the
very medications that they are prescribed for
depression. Fortunately, in general, newer
medications prescribed for depression (such as
Fluoxetine/ProzacTM Fluvoxamine/LuvxTM, po
Ser traline/ZoloftTM,
Paroxetine/PaxilTM,
Citalopram/CelexaTM) are significantly safer than
the older medications, even in overdose.
Nonetheless, it is still best to lock them up anyways.
Make sure that when prescriptions are filled, that
you have safe amounts of medication on hand,
which makes it harder to overdose. Ask the
physician or pharmacist to dispense safe amounts.
Supervise your child when s/he takes
medication(s).
Dispose of all unused or out-of-date medications,
by taking them to the local pharmacy for disposal.
Lock up or get rid of over-the-counter medications
such as acetaminophen (TylenolTM), acetylsalicylic
acid (AspirinTM, or ASA). These medications can
be dangerous in overdose, so it is safest to remove
them from the home.
4. Remove any other means of suicide
Remove or lock up cords, ropes, sharp knives, or
other obvious means of self-harm.
5. Car keys
Remove access to car keys as a car can be used
to harm oneself
6. Lock up things in the car
If you don't have other options to lock up things,
then firearms or medications can be locked in a car
(preferably in the trunk)
High Risk Periods
During high risk periods (such as holidays,
anniversaries, or times when close supports are
away, be extra cautious and check in regularly with
your loved one.
Do not leave him/her alone for long periods.
If you do have to go out, take your loved one with
you.
If you have to go out, but your loved one is unable
(unwilling) to come along, then you might try asking
a friend/neighbour to be with them if you have to go
out.
In addition, during an an emergency, you can
always contact:
• 911
• A Crisis Hotline
Making an emergency action plan ahead of time is
helpful and will reduce stress if it is ever needed.
During a crisis is not the best time to be running
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AT GREATER RISK OF SUICIDE THAN STRAIGHT YOUTH
Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT) launched a
have the knowledge and resources needed to help them
Report on Outcomes and Recommendations from the
in times of crisis.” “Rocky was a shining star, an achiever
first national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two Spirit,
and proud to be gay. He had everything in life to live for
Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Suicide Prevention
including a high profile new job and a family he adored
Summit.
and that supported him endlessly with great pride. It is
LGBTQ youth are at significantly greater risk of suicide
than their heterosexual and cisgender peers: 33% of LGB
youth have attempted suicide in comparison to 7% of
now apparent that Rocky suffered from depression. We
understand that if this scenario is possible in our family it is
a risk for any family with an LGBTQ youth.”
youth in general, and 47% of trans youth have thought
The first recommendation of the report highlights the
about suicide in the past year alone.
need to recognize and address the vast diversity of
LGBTQ youth experiences across the country. “This
Today, we call on all levels of
government to implement these
recommendations as part of a
critically needed national action plan
to end youth suicide
intersectional approach is vital in supporting the most at
risk individuals,” noted Jeremy Dutcher, co-chair of the
Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance and an attendee of the
Summit. “Egale has made working with Aboriginal and
Two Spirit organizations on the challenge of LGBTQ youth
suicide a major priority. Given the extremely high rates of
ECHRT hosted experts from across Canada and the
United States for the first ever LGBTQ Youth Suicide
Prevention Summit in Canada. Participants included
leading academics and researchers, educators, social
suicide among Aboriginal people, especially those who
are victimized and targeted because of their sexual
orientation or gender identity, the need for these
recommendations to be implemented is paramount.”
service providers, medical professionals, coroners and
For more information:
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Helen Kennedy, Executive Director
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416-964-7887 ext. 7000 / 416-270-1999
The Summit culminated in the drafting of twenty
recommendations for the prevention of suicide among
LGBTQ youth in Canada, which are enumerated in the
report released today. “This report,” said Helen Kennedy,
Executive Director of ECHRT, “represents a significant step
toward ending the tragic and entirely unnecessary loss of
so many precious lives. Today, we call on all levels of
government to implement these recommendations as
part of a critically needed national action plan to end
youth suicide.”
Kennedy also announced the launch of a new
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youth suicide prevention to parents and school
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has had to face one of the most excruciating losses any
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SUICIDE A M O N G S E N I O R S
People 65 years and older, particularly men, have
the highest suicide rate of any other group.
This contradicts a popular misconception that the
highest rate is among the young.
The Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and
1964) have had higher suicide rates than previous
generations. They are amongst the largest
population cohorts in Canada and have just begun
entering the 65 and over age range. This could
translate into a tremendous increase in suicides in
the coming years. (Canadian Coalition for Mental
Health, 2008)
Men 65 and older have the highest suicide rate in
Canada.
Men 90 years and older have the highest rate of all
- 33.1 per 100,000. (Statistics Canada, 2008)
Suicide Attempts and Suicides
Young people: 200+ attempts for every suicide
Why?
• Older adults’ intentions are harder to gauge they tend to talk about it (suicide) less, display
less equivocal warning signs
• Social isolation –
many live alone
so there is less
chance of
survival in an
attempt
• Tend to use more
lethal means (like
firearms) when
attempting suicide
• Cause of death
may be less rigorously investigated in older
persons
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General population: 100+ attempts for every suicide
+65 adults: 2-4 attempts for every suicide (Marcus,
1996)
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First Nations (status and non-status peoples), the Aboriginal persons. This represents 4.3% of the
Inuit and Métis are collectively referred to as national population. The 2011 statistics show an
Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal population increase of 20.1% between
2006 and 2011, compared with 5.2% for the nonAboriginal people in Canada have some of the
Aboriginal population (Statistics Canada, 2013).
highest suicide rates in the world, but this is not true
for all Aboriginal peoples. There are also many Suicide and self-inflicted injuries are the leading
communities that have very low rates of suicide.
causes of death for First Nations youth and adults
up to 44 years of age.
Historically, suicide was a very rare occurrence
amongst First Nations and Inuit (Kirmayer, 2007). It Approximately 55% of all Aboriginal people are
was only after contact with Europeans and the under 25 years of age.
subsequent effects of colonialism that suicide
The suicide rate for First Nations male youth (age
became prevalent.
15-24) is 126 per 100,000 compared to 24 per
In the 2006 Census, a total 100,000 for non-Aboriginal male youth.
of 1,172,790 people in
For First Nations females, the suicide rate is 35 per
Canada
identified
100,000 compared to 5 per 100,000 for nonthemselves as Aboriginal
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Summary: Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PtsD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop
after exposure to traumatic events where one was exposed to or witnessed danger, such as
with violence or disasters.
Introduction
• Hurricanes, tornadoes, and fires
It's natural to be afraid and upset when something
terrible happens to you or someone you know. But
sometimes people experience an event that is so
overwhelming that it continues to have a serious
effect on them, long after the danger has passed. If
you feel afraid and upset weeks or months later, it's
time to talk with your doctor. You might have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Fortunately, even
if you have PTSD, you can get treatment and feel
better.
• Violent crimes, like a robbery or shooting.
• The death or serious illness of a loved one
Strong emotions caused by the event create
changes in the brain that may result in PTSD.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an
anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to
traumatic events where one was exposed to or
witnessed danger, such as with violence or
disasters.
It can happen to those who are physically hurt. It
can also happen even if you weren't physically hurt,
simply through witnessing others being traumatized.
Who Gets PTSD?
PTSD can happen to anyone at any age.
When does PTSD start?
PTSD starts at different times for different people.
Signs of PTSD may start soon after a frightening
event and then continue. Other people develop new
or more severe signs months or even years later.
Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
People with PTSD have persistent frightening
thoughts and memories of their ordeal and feel
emotionally numb, especially with people they were
once close to. They may experience sleep
problems, feel detached or numb, or be easily
startled.
Symptoms of PTSD can be terrifying. They may
disrupt your life and make it hard to continue with
your daily activities. It may be hard just to get
through the day.
What Causes PTSD?
PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the
traumatic event, but they may not happen until
months or years later. They also may come and go
over many years. If the symptoms last longer than
4 weeks, cause you great distress, or interfere with
your work or home life, you probably have PTSD.
Living through or seeing something that's upsetting
and dangerous can cause PTSD. This can include:
There are four types of symptoms: reliving the
event, avoidance, numbing, and feeling keyed up.
• Being a victim of violence, or seeing violence
1. Reliving the event (also called re-experiencing
symptoms): Bad memories of the traumatic event
can come back at any time. You may feel the same
• War or combat
• Car accidents and plane crashes
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fear and horror you did when the event took place.
You may have nightmares. You even may feel like
you're going through the event again. This is called
a flashback. Sometimes there is a trigger: a sound
or sight that causes you to relive the event. Triggers
might include:
• Be very startled when someone surprises you
• Hearing a car backfire, which can bring back
memories of gunfire and war for a combat veteran
Other Related Conditions
• Seeing a car accident, which can remind a crash
survivor of his or her own accident
• Seeing a news report of a sexual assault, which
may bring back memories of assault for a woman
who was raped
2. Avoiding situations that remind you of the event:
You may try to avoid situations or people that trigger
memories of the traumatic event. You may even
avoid talking or thinking about the event. Examples:
• A person who was in an earthquake may avoid
watching television shows or movies in which
there are earthquakes
• A person who was robbed at gunpoint while
ordering at a hamburger drive-in may avoid fastfood restaurants
• Some people may keep very busy or avoid
seeking help. This keeps them from having to
think or talk about the event.
3. Feeling numb: You may find it hard to express
your feelings. This is another way to avoid
memories. Examples:
• You may not have positive or loving feelings
toward other people and may stay away from
relationships
• You may not be interested in activities you used
to enjoy
• You may forget about parts of the traumatic event
or not be able to talk about them.
(Information from the National Center for PTSD
http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/p
tsd/fs_what_is_ptsd0ddb.asp)
A similar condition to PTSD is Acute Stress
Disorder:
• Acute Stress Disorder: when one's symptoms
have lasted less than 4-weeks
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): when
one's symptoms have lasted more than 4-weeks
What are other common problems?
Untreated, PTSD can lead to many problems, and
can essentially prevent a person from leading a
normal life. In particular, PTSD can contribute to:
• Drinking or drug problems
• Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair
• Employment problems
• Relationships problems including divorce and
violence
• Physical symptoms
Because of all the ways that PTSD can disrupt not
just the person's life but the lives of friends and
family, it makes it all the more important to get help
and treatment for PTSD.
Children and PTSD
Children can have PTSD. They may have the same
symptoms as adults, or they may be different
depending on how old they are.
Common symptoms may include:
4. Feeling keyed up (also called hyperarousal): You
may be jittery, or always alert and on the lookout for
danger.
• Behaving like they did when they were younger
This is known as hyperarousal. It can cause you to:
• Complaining of stomach problems or headaches
a lot
• Suddenly become angry or irritable
• Have a hard time sleeping
• Have trouble concentrating
• Fear for your safety and always feel on guard
• Being unable to talk
• Refusing to go places or play with friends.
Young children may become upset if their parents
are not close by, have trouble sleeping, or suddenly
have trouble with toilet training or going to the
bathroom.
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5. Did you begin to feel that there was no point in
planning for the future? Yes/No
6. After this experience were you having more
trouble than usual falling asleep or staying
asleep? Yes/No
7. Did you become jumpy or get easily startled by
ordinary noises or movements? Yes/No
Children who are in the first few years of elementary
school (ages 6 to 9) may act out the trauma through
play, drawings, or stories. They may complain of
physical problems or become more irritable or
aggressive. They also may develop fears and
anxiety that don't seem to be caused by the
traumatic event.
As children get older their symptoms are more like
those of adults.
Special thanks for Dr. Breslau and colleagues
(Breslau N, Peterson E, Kessler R, Schultz L: Short
screening scale for DSM-IV posttraumatic stress
disorder. The American Journal of Psychiatry
1999;156:908-911.)
Treatment
Effective treatments for PTSD are available, and
can help most people with PTSD lead productive,
fulfilling lives. PTSD does not have to interfere with
your everyday activities, work, and relationships.
Types of Treatment
Do I have PTSD?
If you are wondering if you may have PTSD, go see
your doctor.
In addition, you can take the following screening
questionnaire, developed by Breslau and
colleagues (Breslau, 1999).
If you answer yes to four or more questions, it
indicates a high likelihood of having PTSD, and you
should speak with a health professional. As the
questionnaire is for screening purposes only, it is
not a substitute for diagnosis, or seeing a health
professional. If you have any concerns at all, speak
with your doctor.
If you have been through traumatic events (such as
violence, crime, combat or abuse)...
1. As a result of that event, do you avoid being
reminded of this experience by staying away
from certain places, people or activities?
Yes/No
2. Did you lose interest in activities that were once
important or enjoyable? Yes/No
3. Did you begin to feel more isolated or distant
from other people? Yes/No
4. Did you find it hard to have love or affection for
other people? Yes/No
There are many types of treatment for PTSD and
the recommended treatment will vary depending on
the person's situation.
1. Counselling/therapy
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT): helps you
overcome PTSD by dealing with your cognitions
(thoughts) and behaviours (learning coping
strategies).
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
(EMDR): EMDR practitioners report that by using
eye movements (or other means of 'dual attention
stimulation'), traumatic movements are processed
into non-distressing memories.
2. Medication
Medications can sometimes be helpful. A type of
medication known as selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRI), which is also used for depression,
are used for PTSD. For some people they can be
very helpful. SSRIs include citalopram (Celexa),
fluoxetine (such as Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and
sertraline (Zoloft). They work by raising the level of
serotonin (a type of brain chemical) in the brain.
Treatment might take 6 to 12 weeks. For some
people, it takes longer. Treatment is not the same
for everyone. What works for you might not work for
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Different Therapies in Detail
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
In cognitive (behavioural) therapy, your therapist
helps you understand and change how you think
about your trauma and its aftermath. Your goal is to
understand how certain thoughts about your trauma
cause you stress and make your symptoms worse.
You will learn to identify thoughts about the world
and yourself that are making you feel afraid or
upset. With the help of your therapist, you will learn
to replace these thoughts with more accurate and
less distressing thoughts. You also learn ways to
cope with feelings such as anger, guilt, and fear.
After a traumatic event, people often blame
themselves and feel guilty for things that they could
not have changed.
• For example, a soldier may feel guilty about
decisions he or she had to make during war.
Hindsight is 20/20; it is easy to think about what
one should have done, after it has already
happened. But knowing what you could have
done does not mean that you are wrong or to
blame for what happened.
• Furthermore, feeling responsible for what
happened, lets the person feel a sense of control
over the situation. But the reality is that they were
not in control; and it was not their fault. Children
who are abused often blame themselves for the
abuse. Rationally, this makes no sense. But the
blame may happen because by blaming oneself
for the abuse, it lets the child feel responsible and
have some sense of control.
With the help of your therapist, you can change how
you react to the stressful memories. Talking in a
place where you feel secure makes this easier.
You may focus on memories that are less upsetting
before talking about worse ones. This is called
"desensitization," and it allows you to deal with bad
memories a little bit at a time. Your therapist also
may ask you to remember a lot of bad memories at
once. This is called "flooding," and it helps you learn
not to feel overwhelmed.
You also may practice different ways to relax when
you're having a stressful memory. Breathing exercises
are sometimes used for this.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
(EMDR) is a fairly new therapy for PTSD, and there
are controversies around its use.
While talking about your memories, you'll focus on
distractions like eye movements, hand taps, and
sounds. For example, your therapist will move his
or her hand near your face, and you'll follow this
movement with your eyes.
Research suggests that helps by reducing the
distress from traumatic memories, but the exact
way it helps is still being researched.
Other Types of Counselling/Therapy
Group therapy
Many people want to talk about their
trauma with others who have had similar
experiences.
Exposure Therapy
In exposure therapy your goal is to have less fear
about your memories. It is based on the idea that
people learn to fear thoughts, feelings, and
situations that remind them of a past traumatic
event.
By talking about your trauma repeatedly with a
therapist, you'll learn to get control of your thoughts
and feelings about thetrauma. You'll learn that you
do not have to be afraid of your memories. This may
be hard at first. It might seem strange to think about
stressful things on purpose. But you'll feel less
overwhelmed over time.
In group therapy, you talk with a group of people
who also have been through a trauma and who
have PTSD. Sharing your story with others may
help you feel more comfortable talking about your
trauma. This can help you cope with your
symptoms, memories, and other parts of your life.
Group therapy helps you build relationships with
others who understand what you've been through.
You learn to deal with emotions such as shame,
guilt, anger, rage, and fear. Sharing with the group
also can help you build self-confidence an trust.
You'll learn to focus on your present life, rather than
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Brief psychodynamic psychotherapy
What will we work on in therapy?
In this type of therapy, you learn ways of dealing
with emotional conflicts caused by your trauma.
This therapy helps you understand how your past
affects the way you feel now.
When you begin therapy, you and your therapist
should decide together what goals you hope to
reach in therapy. Not every person with PTSD will
have the same treatment goals. For instance, not all
people with PTSD are focused on reducing their
symptoms.
Your therapist can help you:
• Identify what triggers your stressful memories and
other symptoms.
• Find ways to cope with intense feelings about the
past.
• Become more aware of your thoughts and
feelings, so you can change your reactions to
them.
• Raise your self-esteem.
Family therapy
PTSD can impact your whole family. Your kids or
your partner may not understand why you get angry
sometimes, or why you're under so much stress.
They may feel scared, guilty, or even angry about
your condition.
Family therapy is a type of counseling that involves
your whole family. A therapist helps you and your
family communicate, maintain good relationships,
and cope with tough emotions. Your family can learn
more about PTSD and how it is treated.
In family therapy, each person can express his or
her fears and concerns. It's important to be honest
about your feelings and to listen to others. You can
talk about your PTSD symptoms and what triggers
them. You also can discuss the important parts of your
treatment and recovery. By doing this, your family will
be better prepared to help you.
You may consider having individual therapy for your
PTSD symptoms and family therapy to help you
with your relationships.
How long does treatment last?
For some people, treatment for PTSD can last 3 to
6 months. If you have other mental health problems
as well as PTSD, treatment for PTSD may last for 1
to 2 years or longer.
Some people want to learn the best way to live with
their symptoms and how to cope with other
problems associated with PTSD. Perhaps you want
to feel less guilt and sadness? Perhaps you would
like to work on improving your relationships at work,
or communication issues with your friends and
family.
Your therapist should help you decide which of
these goals seems most important to you, and he
or she should discuss with you which goals might
take a long time to achieve.
What can I expect from my therapist?
Your therapist should give you a good explanation
for the therapy. You should understand why your
therapist is choosing a specific treatment for you,
how long they expect the therapy to last, and how
they see if it is working.
The two of you should agree at the beginning that
this plan makes sense for you and what you will do
if it does not seem to be working. If you have any
questions about the treatment your therapist should
be able to answer them.
You should feel comfortable with your therapist and
feel you are working as a team to tackle your
problems. It can be difficult to talk about painful
situations in your life, or about traumatic
experiences that you have had. Feelings that
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process of therapy, and about your hopes and fears
in regards to therapy, will help make therapy
successful.
If you do not like your therapist or feel that the
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talk with another professional. In most cases, you
should tell your therapist that you are seeking a
second opinion.
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Self-Help Strategies for PTSD
Additional tips for grounding:
• Make sure you are safe. First of all, make sure
that you are no longer in danger, and that you are
safe! For example, if your trauma is from abuse
or violence in the home, then get help first in
getting to safety. Speak to your doctor or contact
an emergency shelter.
• Keep Your Eyes Open: While grounding yourself,
keep your eyes open so you can see and focus
on the present. It also helps to talk out aloud
about what you are seeing and doing.
• Educate yourself about PTSD. Because the
symptoms of PTSD (nightmares, flashbacks and
feeling that you are reliving the trauma) are so
distressing, people with PTSD often worry that
they are going crazy. Relax - you are not going
crazy. The problem is rather that you have anxiety
because of a traumatic event. Fortunately, there
are coping skills (in addition to treatment) that can
help cope with this anxiety.
• Take good care of yourself. When under stress,
sometimes we neglect our sleep, proper nutrition
or exercise. So make sure that you are 1) getting
enough sleep, 2) eating a healthy diet with at least
three healthy meals a day, and 3) getting regular
exercise.
Common anxiety strategies for relaxing the body
• Deep Breathing: When people get anxious, their
breathing tends to quicken, which further worsens
the situation.
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation: If you are feeling
tense and jumpy, progressive muscle relaxation
is a way of relaxing your body.
• Grounding Techniques: Grounding is a way of
bringing your body back to the present,
particularly if you are having flashbacks and
losing touch with the present. Grounding works
by re-setting and focusing your attention on the
present.
• Practise: Don't be disappointed if it doesn't work
the first time you try it. Like any other skill or sport
you have done, this is a skill that gets better over
time. It works best if you have tried and practised
it ahead of time while calm.
• Stay active in life. People with PTSD often find
that they drop out of activities that they previously
enjoyed doing, but this is not helpful. It may be
difficult, but get back into the normal routine of
your life as much as possible, which includes;
work, friends, family, hobbies and sports. Even if
you can't get back 100% into all the things you
used to do, then start with little steps.
• Exposure: Face your fears and don't let the PTSD
control you. The anxiety from PTSD often makes
people avoid certain things. Unfortunately, these
fears have a tendency to grow, and then people
end up avoiding more and more things in life. The
best way to fight back is to gradually face those
fears, step by step.
Examples:
• A person who has a trauma from falling off a
horse. The longer the person avoids horses and
horseback-riding, the harder it will be. The
solution is to get back on a horse as soon as
possible.
Examples:
• A person experiences a mugging in a shopping
mall parking lot at nighttime. The person starts to
avoid parking lots at nighttime, then parking lots
at daytime, then shopping malls entirely, and then
even going out. The solution is to gradually face
those fears, and get back into those situations,
step-by-step.
• Touch objects around you, and describe them
(texture, colour). For example, "I'm sitting on the
couch, and it’s very soft and comfortable. I'm
smelling my coffee and I'm hearing the television."
• Avoid unhealthy coping strategies such as drugs
and alcohol. Though they may appear to
temporarily help in the short-term, using alcohol
or other drugs will make it worse in the long run.
• Run water over your hands, and describe aloud
how it feels.
• Name all the different types of animals you can think
of (e.g., dog, cat, chicken, cow, etc...)
• Count backwards from 100
• Say the alphabet backwards
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ALBERTON FISHERIES LTD
ALBERTON (902) 853-2848
CARR’S SHELL FISH
BREADALBANE (902) 886-2716
DAVE’S SERVICE CENTRE
CHARLOTTETOWN (902) 628-8171
ALBERTON IRVING
ALBERTON (902) 853-2750
CHARLOTTETOWN MASSAGE THERAPY
DIVERSIFIED METAL ENGINEERING
ANDERSON AUTOMOTIVE
SUMMERSIDE (902) 436-5545
CHARLOTTE’S ROSE INN
DON TAYLOR APPLIANCES & REPAIR
CORNWALL (902) 675-3845
A-PLUS ELECTRIC
BONSHAW (902) 628-7051
CHARLOTTETOWN TRUCK AND RECREATION LTD
MORELL (902) 961-2236
DOUCETTE’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS
AQUA BOUNTY CANADA
ST JOHN’S (902) 687-2600
CLARK’S TOYOTA
DR JOANNE STEWART & DR JANICE STEWART
STRATFORD (902) 569-4121
ARTHUR JAY
MOUNT STEWART (902) 628-5543
CLARKE & ASSOCIATES
KINROSS (902) 651-2289
DR STEWART MATHESON
B C FURNITURE & ANTIQUES LTD
NEW ANNAN, KENSINGTON (902) 836-3370
CLASSIC IMAGE
DUCHESS OF KENT INN
B CLINTON CONSTRUCTION LTD
SOURIS (902) 687-1704
COLES DOOR 2011 SYSTEMS LTD
STRATFORD (902) 368-1622
DW BAKER AND COMPANY
MURRAY HARBOUR (902) 962-2340
BAYSIDE COTTAGES
STANHOPE (902) 672-2218
COLONEL GRAY SR HIGH SCHOOL
EAST COAST DOORS INC
BDO CANADA LLP
CHARLOTTETOWN (902)892-5365
CONCORD INSURANCE
SOURIS 902-687-2055
EAST SIDE TRUCKING & AUTO
BELFAST (902) 659-2557
BELFAST MINI-MILLS LTD
BELFAST (902) 659-2202
CONCORD INSURANCE
MONTAGUE 902-838-2231
EASTERN ALARMS
BONSHAW (902) 892-9098
BETHANY’S K-9 CUTS
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CONNOLLY SECURITY SYSTEMS
ENVIRO-PRO ATLANTIC LTD
BLUE CREST COTTAGES
HUNTER RIVER (902) 963-2219
CORRIGAN’S STOVE CENTRE
ERIC WILLIS
BOYD MACDONALD PRODUCE LTD
CRAPAUD (902) 658-2924
COUNTRYVIEW FARMS
KINKORA (902) 887-2417
EXAM 1
BROWN’S HEATING
MONTAGUE (902) 962-2470
COURTESY CAB
FIRST FRIENDS CHILD CARE CTR
WEST ROYALTY (902) 368-2849
BUNS AND THINGS BAKERY
CRAWFORD & CO INSURANCE ADJUSTERS
FLOWER BUDS
BURKE W B & SON LTD
CREATIVE ESTHETICS
FULTON HAMILL LTD
BORDEN (902) 437-6800
C & S FINE PRINT INC
MONTAGUE (902) 838-2299
CROSBY CONSTRUCTION LTD
CORNWALL (902) 675-3204
G & P TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION
ST PETER’S BAY (902) 961-2507
C H AUTOMOTIVE
CURRAN & BRIGGS LTD
GALLANT MOVING AND STORAGE
CAMERON MASONRY LTD
NORTH RUSTICO (902) 436-1813
DALE’S DEEP SEA ADVENTURES
GARDINER’S FEED
ROSS’S CORNER (902) 887-2533
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KEVIN FRONT END SERVICES
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MURRAY RIVER (902) 962-3127
MERMAID MARINE PRODUCTS
GRAPHIC DETAIL
L & C FISHERIES
MERRY MAIDS
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GREG MACDONALD BACKHOEING
L & L HOME IMPROVEMENTS LTD
ELMSDALE (902) 853-2682
MILLAR CAMPBELL LTD
HALLIWELL CONSULTING
LECLAIR ELECTRIC LTD
TIGNISH (902) 882-2536
MISCOUCHE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL
MISCOUCHE (902) 888-8495
HICKEN’S SERVICE CENTER
LEO A MCNEILL CONSTRUCTION LTD
RICHMOND (902) 854-2156
MOASE PLUMBING AND HEATING
HICKOX SERVICE CTR LTD
CLYDE RIVER (902) 628-1706
LILY’S CONVENIENCE STORE
MONTAGUE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MONTAGUE (902) 838-0835
HILLSIDE MOTORS LTD
LIN’S TAKE OUT 959 GREENWICH RD
ST PETER’S (902) 961-2813
MOORE WELL DRILLING INC
WEST ROYALTY (902) 368-9000
ISABELLE DELANEY & ASSOCIATES LTD
M B EYE ELECTRICAL
MORELL CONSUMERS CO OP STORE
MORELL (902) 961-2687
ISLAND DANCE ACADEMY www.islanddance.ca
MACAULAY’S BAKERY & DELI INC
MOVEALL STRUCTURES
MOUNT STEWART (902) 676-2632
ISLAND FARM HOUSE GOUDA INC
MACBETH BROS ROOFING
MUFFLER CENTER
ISLAND ORTHOTICS INC
MACDONALDS’S RITESTOP
ST PETER’S (902) 961-3181
MURRAY’S POULTRY FARM
ISLAND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS LTD
STRATFORD (902) 569-4383
MACINNIS FUELS LTD
SOURIS (902) 687-2431
OWLS HOLLOW TOYS & GAMES
J LEONARD MCNEILL INC
RICHMOND (902) 854-2011
MACISAAC BACKHOEING
P G FIRE & SAFETY INC
J LEROY GALLANT INSURANCE
MARITIME CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE
PAUL’S ELECTROMECHANICAL
JOHN’S HOME BREW STORE
MARITIME DREDGING CO LTD
EAST ROYALTY (902) 894-4438
PBJ CONSTRUCTION
CORNWALL (902) 675-2134
KENSINGTON AGRICULTURAL SVC
MARY’S BAKE SHOPPE
PET CARE MOTEL
CORNWALL (902) 566-2183
KENSINGTON COMMUNITY CARE HOME LTD
MARY’S AESTHETICS
PHILLIPS AGRI SERVICES
KENSINGTON INT SR HIGH SCHOOL
MATHESON AND ASSOCIATES
STRATFORD (902) 569-1878
PHILLIPS AUTO SALES LTD
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PRESTIGE KITCHENS
RUST CHECK
STRATFORD UPHOLSTERY
STRATFORD (902) 569-2841
PRESTIGE LIMOUSINE SRVC/ALMOST HOME C
RUSTICO AUTO SERVICE
NORTH RUSTICO (902) 963-2105
SUMMERSIDE GOLF CLUB
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CREMATORY
SCOTIA BANK
MONTAGUE (902) 838-2252
SUMMERSIDE MOTEL & RESTAURANT LTD
PROMPT PLUMBING INC
SOURIS (902) 687-3768
SEOUL FOOD
SUNSHINE DAY CARE
PRP INTERNATIONAL INC
SHERWOOD STYLING SALON & INSPIRE ESTHETIC
SHERWOOD (902) 892-2334
SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT CORP
BELFAST (902) 659-2424
PURITY DAIRY LTD
SHIPWRIGHT INN
T DANIEL TWEEL LAW OFFICE
QUILTING B & MORE
SIDEWALK GRILL
ALBERTON (902) 853-4211
TA KE SUSHI
R C FINANCIAL
SILVER STREAMS RESTAURANT
THE BUZZ
RALPH’S AUTO SERVICE
SIMPLY AESTHETICS
STRATFORD (902) 367-4414
TIGNISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TIGNISH (902) 882-7357
RAN-MAC ELECTRIC
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SIR ISAAC’S & MR GABE’S RSTRNT
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TOM’S AUTOMOTIVE
ELLERSLIE (902) 831-2542
REDWATER RUSTIC GRILLE
SMITH LODGE
TRADEWINDS ECO-ENERGY SOLUTIONSI INC
REMAX CHARLOTTETOWN
SOURIS CO-OP LTD
SOURIS (902) 687-2723
VARIETY TOURS INC
RICHARD’S QUALITY AUTO REPAIR LTD
TIGNISH (902) 882-3861
SOUTH KINGS AND QUEENS FISH ASSOC
CARDIGAN (902) 583-3157
VIDEO PROS
RILEY SNOW REMOVAL LTD
SOUTHERN KINGS CONSOLIDATED
MONTAGUE (902) 962-7400
WAYNE’S AUTO MART
ROBINSONS AUTO ELECTRIC
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SPORTING INTENTIONS
WELLINGTON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD
WELLINGTON (902) 854-2650
ROSSIGNOL ESTATE WINERY
MURRAY RIVER (902) 962-4193
ST PETER’S SENIORS CIRCLE CLUB
ST PETER’S (902) 739-3334
WHITE OAK CELLARS
ROYAL GARDEN CHINESE REST
CORNWALL (902) 566-3288
STANDARD AUTO GLASS
WHOLE WAY HEALTH & FITNESS STUDIO
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BUSINESS PATRONS
A- CITY SPRINKLERS INC
A E MACKAY & SONS LTD
A J L LTD
A TOUCH OF GOLD
ABA CONSULTING
ABEGWEIT OUTFITTING
ABI BUSINESS SERVICES
ACCU-BITE DENTURE CLINIC
ADVENTURE GROUP
ALLAN LEARD STORE
ALLISON WATTS MASON & CHIMNEY SWEEP
ALLISON’S HAIR DESIGN & ESCAPE ESTHETICS
ALL-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL SVC LTD
ANNE SHIRLEY MOTEL
APPLESEED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
AQUA FARMS INC
ARDETH SMITH
ARSENAULT PAINTERS LTD
ARTHUR COUSINS & SONS
AT BOYLES
AXIS BUSINESS SVC
B & B CONSTRUCTION
BARBER & STYLE
BEATON’S WHOLESALE DRY GOODS
BELVEDERE FUNERAL HOME
BENNETT CARR INSURANCE LTD
BERNARD’S MOBILE WELDING
BETH MACKENZIE RMT
BIG JOHN’S COMPUTERS
BILL KOUGHAN AUTO BODY LTD
BIRCHWOOD INTERMEDIATE
BIRD’S EYE VIEW B & B
BLACK INK
BLAIR HALL UPHOLSTERY 7401 TCH VERNON BRIDGE
BOB GALLANT TRANSPORT LTD
BOBBY MCKAY ISLAND BACKHOE SER
BOWLAN’S STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES/MR MAGIC
BUCHANAN ELECTRIC
BULK BARN
CAIRNS MOTEL
CAMPBELL LEA
CAMPBELLTON FARMS INC
CANTON CAFE
CARDIGAN EXCAVATORS LTD
CARDIGAN FEED SERVICES LTD
CARDIGAN GARAGE LTD
CARL’S REPAIR
CAVENDISH BREEZE INN
CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION LTD- CENTRAL POOL & SPA
CENTRAL ENGINE SVC INC
CENTURY 21 NORTHUMBERLAND
CHAS M STEWART INC
CHUCKER’S TROPHIES & AWARDS
CLARENCE MACKENZIE
CLARK WOOD INDUSTRIES LTD
CLAUDE MATHESON
CLOSET DOCTOR
CLOW’S RED AND WHITE
CLYDE VIEW GIRL FRIDAY
COULSON’S USED FURNITURE
CREATIVE GARDENING & LANDSCAPES
CRESCENT ISLE COTTAGES
CYCLE TUNE & TIRE
D & E PORK INC
D & L AUCTIONS
D & M TOOLS
DAISY A DAY FLOWERS & GIFTS
DANNY’S AUTO SERVICE
DARLENE’S HOUSE OF BEAUTY
DEBORAH KERR
DELONG & ASSOC INC
DESJARDINS FINANCIAL SECURITY
DOMINIC JOHNSON
DOMINION WOODWORKING
DR BEN SPEARS
DR CHERYL WENN
DR DOUGLAS CUDMORE
DR FOSTER / DR MURAGHAN
DR H VISSER PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
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DR KENNETH GRANT
DR MAURICE & SHIRLEY CLARK
DR RICHARD HOLDEN
DR RUTH PANG
DR TEMPLE HOOPER
DRS TANG CAMPBELL & GUTIERREZ DENTISTRY
E W SCOTT DICKIESON LAW OFFICE
EARL SMITH STABLES
EASTERN AUTO SUPPLY
EASTERN FIBERGLASS LTD
EDEN’S GATE INC
EN VOGUE
ERIC MACDONALD
FATHER DANNY WILSON
FINELINE WOODWORKING
FIVE STAR SHELLFISH INC
FOUR SEASONS COTTAGES
FRESH MEDIA
FURNITURE GALLERY
G & CY’S MANUFACTURING & WELDING
G STEWART MACKAY REAL ESTATE
GALLANT ELECTRONICS
GAUDET’S ELECTRICAL SERVICES
GEORGES DECK & RECOVERY
GERARD DEVOE
GLEN VALLEY CUSTOM KNITS
GOODALL FARMS
GORDON CARR
GORRILL PRODUCE
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
GRAHAM STEWART
GRIFFIN APPRAISAL SERVICE
GULF SHORE ELECTRICAL
H P CONSULTANTS INC
HAMPTON SERVICE STATION
HARPER’S AUTOMOTIVE
HARRY J JAMES REPAIR SERVICE
HARVEY’S GENERAL STORE
HAVILAND CLUB INC
HEALTH RENEWAL
HECKBERT’S PHOTOGRAPHY
HENNESSEY CHARLOTTETOWN FUNERAL HOME
HERITAGE HARBOUR HOUSE
HICKEY & HYNDMAN INSURANCE LTD
HIGHLAND BOTTLE & METAL EXCH
HOLIDAY ISLAND MOTOR LODGE
HOUSE OF EXCELLENCE
HUNTER RIVER PHARMACY
IAN WALKER GOLDKEY REALTY LTD
IN FULL BLOOM FLORIST & GIFTS
INTERNATIONAL GENETICS PEI LTD
INTIMATE PLEASURES
IVAN’S GARAGE
IWAVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
J DUNPHY INC
J C SECURITY
J E M ELECTRIC INC
J M RUSK OPTOMETRISTS INC
J W AUTO ELECTRIC
JERRY DESROCHES
J-MAC VENDING
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KAMSTAR INC
KEL-MAC INC
KEN SCOTT CONSTRUCTION
KENNETH MCNALLY FARMS
KENSINGTON CO-OPERATIVE ASSN
KEVIN’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING
KINDRED SPIRITS
KITSON TRANSPORT INC
KOOL BREEZE FARMS GARDEN CENTRE
L & O BUTLER LTD
LADNER UPHOLSTERY
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN RAMSAY
LAWLESS FUNERAL HOME (OWNER DON LAWLESS)
LELA MACKAY
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LEWIS BROS INC
LIBERTY LOCKSMITH SERVICES
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE
LIGHT & VISION PHOTOGRAPHY
LINDA’S COFFEE SHOPPE
LINKLETTER’S WELDING LTD
LITTLE ANGELS DAYCARE
LITTLE LAMBS CHILD CARE CTR
LITTLE WONDERS EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
LOMER MACDONALD INC
LONG’S AUTO CENTER
LP TV AND STEREO INC
LYNN GALLANT
MACAULAY FARMS INC
MACCALLUM ELECTRIC
MACDONALD’S EXCAVATION SVC LTD
MACDONALD’S PLUMBING
MACGREGOR’S PERFORMANCE
MACKENZIE BUILDER SERVICES LTD
MACKINNON’S QUALITY PLUMBING
MADDIX SEAFOOD CONNECTION LTD
MAHAR’S PLUMBING & HEATING
MARGUERITE BOURGEOYS CENTRE
MARITIME ELECTRIC
MARITIME POTATO INC
MARVYNS GARDEN INC
MAUREEN GREGORY ADR
MCANDREW ELECTROLYSIS
MCASKILL’S WOODWORKING
MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTRE
MEL BROWN
MILLER TRUCKING
MILLIGAN TIRE LTD
MONTAGUE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
MORELL & AREA ELC
MORELL CONSOLIDATED
MURRAY’S REPAIR
MUTTART FARMS INC
NABUURS GARDENS
NATIONAL MUSIC
NEWMAN’S AUTO SALES
NICK FLAMMINIO
NORTH AMERICAN AUTO WRECKERS
NORTH RIVER PETRO CANADA
CONVENIENCE STORE & GAS BAR
NORTH RUSTICO MOTEL COTTAGES
NORTH SHORE LAWN & GARDEN SVC
NORTONS JEWELLERS LTD
NOTRE DAME CONVENT
NURODYNE
O’CONNOR GLASS LTD
O’LEARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OYSTER BED ESSO
P FORRESTER & SONS
PAL-MAC USED ENTERPRISES
PANTING’S GARAGE
PARADISE HAVEN COTTAGE
PATER AUDIO
PATERS 88 MEAT
PAUL CARMICHAEL
PAUL J PERRY
PEI MAPLE SYRUP CO
PETRIE PLUMBING
PINEAU’S BOTTLE EXCHANGE
PINES MOTEL
POSITIVE SOLUTIONS BY DELORIS
POWER’S MONUMENTS
PRINCE COUNTY TROPHY & AWARDS
QUEEN’S COUNTY CONSTRUCTION LTD
RALPH & GAIL KENNEDY
RED OAK LANDSCAPING GARDEN CENTER
REFRIGERATION SPECIALISTS INC
REGAL CRESTING
REV DEWIS RECTOR
REV KEITH ROGERSON
REV ROGER MACPHEE C/O ST JOHN’S
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
REV ROSS A HOWARD
REV VERNON MARSH
RITA DONAHOE
RIVERVIEW ANTIQUES
ROBERTA PARKMAN
ROGERS ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE
RON’S PLUMBING & HEATING
ROSE’S BARBER SHOP
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 27
RUTH’S RETREAT
SCOTTY’S REPAIR
SHADDY’S MEDITERREAN CUSINE
SHELTERED HARBOUR CAFE
SHINE-TECH CAR CLEANERS
SHIRLEY’S
SIGNATURES TROPHIES & ENGRAVING
SIMMONS DRAINAGE
SISTERS OF ST MARTHA
SISTERS RESIDENCE CND
SMALL ENGINE CLINIC LTD
SNAIRS GOLDEN GRAIN BAKERY LTD
SNC-LAVALIN OM INC
SONYA D STEWART
SPEEDY DOOR REPAIR
SPLIT ENDZ HAIR ROOM
SPORTSMAN’S CLUB
ST BONAVENTURE’S PARISH
ST ELEANOR’S LIONS CLUB
ST JEROME’S BOOK STORE
ST JOSEPH’S CHURCH
ST SIMON & ST JUDE PARISH
STEVENSON’S INS AGENCY LTD
STRATFORD ESSO WILSONS FUELS
STU CONSTABLE PAINTING
STUDIO 90
SUMMERSIDE CLEARANCE CENTRE
SUPPLY CUPBOARD
TAZ ESTHETICS
TD CANADA TRUST
THE BARACHOIS INN
THE BOOK EMPORIUM
THE CABINET MAKER
THE COTTAGE BUILDER & CUSTOM HOMES
THE DUNDEE ARMS INN
THE GARDEN GATE INN
THE QUAICH INC
THOMPSON’S BACKHOEING & TRUCKING
THOMSON’S SEPTIC TANK SRV
TINY TOT CHILD CARE CENTER
TITAN HOME BUILDERS & RENOVATORS
TOOMBS CURTIS A
TOWNSHEND BROS WAREHOUSE
TRACY CLEMENTS
TRANS CANADA COLLISION
TROUT UNLIMITED, PRINCE COUNTY CHAPTER
VANWIECHEN FARM & AUTO REPAIR
VILLAGE POTTERY
VILLAGE VISTA ENTERPRISES
VINNIE’S REST & TAKEOUT
WALTER STEWART
WATER STREET DENTAL CLINIC
WEE HAUL
WELLINGTON CO-OP ASSN LTD
WENDELL GRASSE
WENDELL MACKENZIE
WEST PRINCE AUTO GLASS LTD
WEST PRINCE VET SERVICE
WESTWOOD PRIMARY
WILLIAM COUSINS
WILSON’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
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SURVIVOR SUPPORT SERVICES IN
Community Mental Health
Community mental health offers the following services:
• Referral, screening, and service navigation
• Mental health assessment
• Consultation to other providers
• Treatment of mental illness and mental health conditions
• Crisis intervention
How to access this service:
Referrals are generally accepted from clients without a physician's referral. There may be
exceptions in some cases of more specialized care. Each referral is screened in order to
identify the best match between your treatment needs and available services. In some
cases you may first meet with a mental health worker (nurse, social worker, occupational
therapist, psychologist) who will work with you to determine which provider or program
may best meet your treatment needs. Bilingual services are available in some locations.
Referrals for adults (18 or older) can be made by contacting your local Community Mental
Health site. Referrals for children can be made by contacting the Children's Centralized
Intake, though children's services are typically still delivered in your local community.
Locations where this service is provided:
SOURIS
CHARLOTTETOWN
Souris Hospital
17 Knights Avenue
Souris, PE C0A 2B0
T: (902) 687-7110
F: (902) 687-7119
Richmond Centre
1 Rochford Street
T: (902) 368-4430
F: (902) 368-4427
MONTAGUE
SUMMERSIDE
Prince County Hospital
65 Roy Boates Avenue
Summerside, PE C1N 2A9
T: (902) 888-8180
F: (902) 888-8173
126 Douses Road
PO Box 3000
Montague, PE C0A 1R0
T: (902) 838-0960
F: (902) 838-0961
CHARLOTTETOWN
McGill Community Mental Health
55 McGill Avenue
T: (902) 368-4911
F: (902) 368-6189
O'LEARY
O'Leary Health Centre
15 MacKinnon Drive
O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
T: (902) 859-8781
F: (902) 859-8784
CHARLOTTETOWN
Children's Centralized Intake
1 Rochford Street
T: 1-866-833-5443
F: (902) 368-4427
Web: Children's Mental Health
ALBERTON
334 Church Street
Allan Shaw Building
Alberton, PE C0B 1B0
T: (902) 853-8670
F: (902) 853-0420
www.healthpei.ca
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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX
A B C SPOT CASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
A-1 VACUUM SALES & SERVICE . . . . . . . . . .InsFrCvr
ANGEL KEEPERS EARLY LEARNING CTR . . . . . . .18
ARLINGTON FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ARSENAULT`S EAVESTROUGHING . . . . . . . . . . . .31
ATLANTIC ELECTRONICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
ATLANTIC EQUIPMENT REPAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
ATLANTIC POLICE ACADEMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ATLANTIC ROOFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
AUBREY'S BOTTLE EXCHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
BABINEAU HOLDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
BELMONT METAL WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BELTONE HEARING AID CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
BRIAN'S AUTO REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
BROTHER'S MACHINING & WELDING . . . . . . . . . .38
BUILDING BLOCS HOME IMPROVEMENT . . . . . . .14
C I B C WOOD GUNDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
C R M READY MIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
CALLBECKS HOME HARDWARE SUMMERSIDE . .18
CAMPBELL`S CONCRETE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
CANADIAN TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CAPTAIN COOKE'S SEAFOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
CENTRAL SATELLITE SALES & SERVICE . . . . . . .12
CHTOWN AIRPORT AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
CHTOWN AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP . . . . . . . . .26
CHTOWN BOTTLE & METAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CHTOWN CO-OP FOOD MARKETS . . . . . . .OutBkCvr
CHINA STAR RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN--MAYOR'S OFFICE . . .7
CITY OF SUMMERSIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
CLAREY CONSULTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CLARK INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CLARKE MOTORS PEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
COLDWELL BANKER PARKER REALTY . . . . . . . . .38
COMMISSION SCOLAIRE DE LANGUE FRANCAISE . . . .28
CONFEDERATION BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
CONTROLS & EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CORNWALL KOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CORNWALL SAVE EASY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
COX & PALMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CREDIT UNION PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
DANIEL R. ROSS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
DAVISON FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL . . . . . . . . . .16
DELTA PRINCE EDWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
DELTAWARE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
DENTAL ASSOCIATION OF PEI . . . . . . . . . . .InsBkCvr
DINGWELL FUNERAL HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
DIVERS QUARTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
DNS GRASS CUTTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DOIRON FISHERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
DON`S BOTTLE EXCHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
DR GUY BOSWALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
DR. JOHN M. GILLIS MEMORIAL LODGE . . . . . . . .20
DR. NEIL MCLURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
DR. VINCENT ADAMS - CHIROPRACTOR . . . . . . . .42
DR. WILLIAM JUDSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
DREAMS UNLIMITED CHILD CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DURABELT INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
EAST PRINCE FUNERAL HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ELIZABETH S. REAGH Q. C. BARRISTER . . . . . . . .16
ERC CONCEPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
EXIT REALTY PEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
FERGUSON FUNERAL HOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
FIBRENEW P E I 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
FOLEY`S TRANSFER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
FOREVER HEALTHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
FOURWARD COMMUNICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
GAUDET'S AUTO BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
GDI INTERGRADED SERVICES CANADA LP . . . . .42
GERARD BLANCHARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
GERRIT VISSER & SONS WAREHOUSE . . . . . . . .36
GORMAN CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
HILLSBORO FUNERAL HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HON. ELIZABETH HUBLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
HONOURABLE WAYNE EASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
HUBLEY LAW OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
inspectR.co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
INSURANCE COMPANY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND . . .8
ISLAND EMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ISLAND EXCAVATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
ISLAND OPTICAL LTD & EYE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . .34
ISLAND WIDE ROOFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
ISLAND WINE EXPERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
J. D. IRVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
JACQUES CARTIER MEMORIAL ARENA . . . . . . . .12
JAMIESON ELECTRIC & REFRIGERATION . . . . . .38
JASPER WYMAN & SONS CANADA . . . . . . . . . . . .22
JL CONCRETE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
JVI COMMERCIAL DRIVING SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . .31
K F C CHARLOTTETOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
KILLAM PROPERTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
KINGSTON ELECTRICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
L.I.U.N.A LOCAL 1077 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
LASER EASE THERAPEUTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
LAWRENCE MACAULAY, M.P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
LENNOX ISLAND BAND COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
LET IT RAIN ROOFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
LOBLAWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
LOBSTER ON THE WHARF RESTAURANT . . . . . . .24
LOOKOUT INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
LOTUS GARDEN RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LOYALIST LAKEVIEW RESORT & CONFERENCE CTR . . .36
M & M RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
M C M BRICKLAYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
MACAUSLAND CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MACCALLUM TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
MACDONALD D ALEX FORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
MACFADYEN FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
MACHON'S POINT FISHERMEN'S CO-OP . . . . . . .38
MACKINNON BROS. SERVICE CTR . . . . . . . . . . . .22
MACPHERSON ELECTRIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
MARCO POLO LAND RESORT AND INN . . . . . . . . .10
MARITIME PAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
MASTER PACKAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .InsFrCvr
MAURICE RODGERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
MC CAIN FOODS CANADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
MIDLAND COURIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
MIDWAY CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . .18
MORRISON`S TRUCK SALVAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
NATIVE COUNCIL PEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
NEW GLASGOW LOBSTER SUPPER . . . . . . . . . . .30
NICK'S TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
NORTH RIVER FIRE DEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
NORTH RUSTICO LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OFFICE OF HONOURABLE GAIL SHEA . . . .InsBkCvr
OLD DUTCH FOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
OLDE DUBLIN PUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
P E I ENERGY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
P E I LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION . . . . . . . . .40
P E I UNION OF PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES . .31
PAUL`S FLOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .InsBkCvr
PEAKE & MCINNIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PEI ASSN FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA . . . . . .22
PEI HEARING CONSULTANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
PEI NURSES UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
PEI PROFESSIONAL BOOKING SERVICES . . . . . .40
PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .InsFrCvr
PERCEPTIVE FINANCIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PETER J PIERRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
PETER M BAGLOLE CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
PILOT HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
PINEAU`S FUELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
PREBILT STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
PRECISION MECHANICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
PROJECT GABRIEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PROVINCIAL AUTO PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
QUINN MCNALLY CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . .36
RON LANIGAN HARDWOOD FLOORS . . . . . . . . . .40
ROYAL CANADIAN AIRFORCE ASSN 200 WING . .28
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BR#9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH NO 8 . . . . . .31
RYAN WOOD PRODUCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SAM`S FAMILY RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
SECURITY FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SHAW`S TOWING SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
SHERWOOD PRODUCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SHOPPERS DRUG MART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SLEMON PARK CORP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
SMITTY`S RESTAURANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
SOUTH SHORE SEAFOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
STANHOPE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB . . . . . . . . . .20
SUMMERSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH . . . . . . . . . .38
T&K HOME IMPROVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
TEACHERS FEDERATION OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
THE GRAHAM INN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
THOMAS M. CARVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
TIMBERVIEW LOGGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TOPS TO FLOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
TOWN OF STRATFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
TWK KITCHENS & INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .20
UNIVERSITY OF PEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .InsBkCvr
VECTOR AERO SPACE ENGINES SERVICES . .InsFrCvr
VESEY`S SEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
WALMART CHARLOTTETOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
WALMER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
WATER TIGHT PLUMBING & HEATING . . . . . . . . . .30
WATERWORKS MOBILE PRESSURE WASH . . . . . .42
WAUGH`S FOOD CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
WE CARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . .24
WELD TECH INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WEST PRINCE BOOKKEEPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Resources
To find out more about Suicide prevention, please visit:
Canadian Coalition for Senior’s Mental Health
www.ccsmh.ca
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
www.kidshelpphone.ca
Centre for Suicide Prevention
www.siec.ca
Living Works
1-888-733-5484
livingworks.net
Working Minds:
Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
www.workingminds.org
Canadian Mental Health Association
1-877-466-6606
www.cmha.ca
Suicide Prevention Resource Centre
www.sprc.org
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
www.suicideprevention.ca
Mental Health Commission of Canada
www.mentalhealthcommission.ca
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
www.mooddisorderscanada.ca
Health Canada
healthcanada.gc.ca
Centre for Suicide Prevention
suicideinfo.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Egale, Canada Human Rights Trust
egale.ca
Canadian Psychiatric Association
www.cpa-apc.org
Depression in Teenagers
www.depressioninteenagers.com
National Network for Mental Health
www.nnmh.ca
Mind Your Mind
www.mindyourmind.ca
The Canadian Psychological Association
www.cpa.ca
eMentalHealth.ca
www.ementalhealth.ca
Suicide - Safer Communities
suicidesafercommunities.livingworks.net
Your Life Counts
www.yourlifecounts.org
My Tool Kit.ca
www.mytoolkit.ca
International Association
for Suicide Prevention
www.iasp.info
THE PE I P olic e As s oc iati o n h as s up port ed a num ber of org a nizat ions an d s port s t eam s
fro m pro ceed s o f t hi s Crim e P revent ion G u ide:
Belfast Midget A Boys
Belfast Sabres
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Charlottetown Rural Basketball Tournament
Charlottetown Tigers Basketball
Colonel Gray Wall of Fame
Early Bird Tournament
East Prince Family Violence
Georgetown AA Atoms
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Georgetown Atom AA Boys Hockey
Greenfield School Bike Program
Inner City Life Skills Camp
North River Flames
Northumberland A Girls
Peer to peer at Colonel Gray High School
PEI Crime Stoppers
Sis Good Drive
Squash PEI
Summerside Dolphins
Summerside Figure Skating Club
Sweetheart Hockey Tournament
Three Oaks Pumpkin Patrol
U14 Girls Charlottetown Soccer
U-15 Girls Provincial Basketball
U16 Girls Charlottetown Soccer
Various breakfast programs
Young Colonels Volleyball
Hon. Gail Shea, M.P.
Egmont
Please do not hesitate to contact me, or my staff, at any time.
Constituency Offices
Tignish
Box 520, 100 School Street
Tignish, PE C0B 2B0
Telephone: 1-902-882-4493
Fax: 1-902-882-4494
Toll Free: 1-800-224-0018
Summerside
250 Water Street
Suite F
Summerside, PE C1N 1B3
Telephone: 1-902-432-6899
Fax: 1-902-432-6853
Paul’s
FLOWERS
638 University Avenue
Charlottetown PE
C1E 1E3
(902) 892-0339
1-800-547-2857
www.paulsflowers.ca
3 Walker Drive, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8S5
902.892.0238
420 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4E6
902.894.8423
“Let’s all co-operate in helping
with Suicide Prevention Awareness”

suicide prevention awareness - Prince Edward Island Police

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