September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and Brandon University will be hosting an event from 10:00 AM – Noon outside the library, where suicide awareness ribbons will be available and there will also be an opportunity to share messages of hope.

Working together, we can raise awareness about suicide. Here’s how you can help:

• On World Suicide Prevention Day, wear a suicide awareness ribbon. The beautiful orange and yellow ribbon represents light in the darkness. It is a symbol of hope and possibility. Wear a ribbon to show your support for suicide awareness and prevention.
• If you are active on social media, use the materials in the WSPD toolkit to change your profile picture or share a poster telling others what you will be doing to help prevent suicide on WSPD. Remember to tag @CASP_CA so that they can see your work!

Working together, we can help someone who may be struggling. World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder to reach out to someone in need. If you are concerned about someone, reach out and ask them if they want to talk. A caring, compassionate person at a difficult time can help turn things around. Working together, we can share messages of hope.

Canadians will join together by lighting a candle and placing it near a window at 8:00 p.m. on September 10th. The candle will be a beacon of caring and compassion, which illuminates the need for suicide awareness and prevention. The candle also recognizes those who have been impacted by suicide or bereaved by suicide. Join us by lighting a candle and sharing the image on social media.

Remember that small acts can truly be life changing. Working together, we can make a difference.