A Suicide-Safer Community
Brandon & Area SPIN recognizes that the impact of suicide is widespread, affecting families, friends and communities. It is a complex issue with complex contributing factors and, therefore, needs a multifaceted approach with broad community supports to build a Suicide-Safer Community. Since 2001, Brandon & Area SPIN has been involved in a variety of suicide prevention initiatives.
Tell… Ask… Listen… Keepsafe
Seek help from a friend or professional; it is important to have supportive people to reach out to. In seeking help, you may consider:
- parents, relatives, neighbours and friends
- school counsellor, teacher or coach
- family doctors
- adult friends
- counsellors
- clergy/spiritual leaders
- if you don’t have anyone you feel comfortable talking to, please get help from one of the helplines listed below.
Emergency Contacts |
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| Immediate Assistance | 9-1-1 |
Westman Services |
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| Westman Crisis Services | (204) 725-4411 or 1-888-379-7699 |
| Child & Adolescent Treatment Centre | (204) 578-2700 or 1-866-403-5459 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Line | (204) 727-3644 |
| YWCA Westman Women’s Shelter | (204) 727-3644 |
Provincial Services |
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| Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line | 1-877-435-7170 |
| AFM Gambling Help Line | 1-800-463-1554 |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Line | 1-877-977-0007 |
| Kids Help Phone (National) | 1-800-668-6868 |
| Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services | 1-866-367-3276 |
| Sexual Assault Line | 1-888-292-7565 |
Working with a Client who is Suicidal Resource Booklet Suicide-working_with_the_client_who_is_suicidal_(final)l1
For Brandon’s Crisis Contacts, visit this website: http://brandonhomelessness.weebly.com/resource-guide.html