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The London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council(LMSPC)is a council comprised of volunteers representing organizations that deliver suicide prevention, support and/or treatment programs as well as survivors of suicide. It has been in existence since 1990. The Council aims to achieve its mission by; * Providing public awareness, education and advocacy in regards to suicide risk and prevention. * Providing opportunities for skill development that addresses suicide awareness, intervention, support and treatment. * Supporting the appropriate allocation of resources to support a full range of consumer-centered services to individuals and families. * Addressing stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals who have attempted suicide or the family members of those who have died by suicide. * Promoting and supporting collaboration among service providers. Donations will support local initiatives allowing us to continue to make a difference in our community. Thank you.

We are Canadians who want to reduce suicide and its impact in Canada. We represent experts and volunteers, school and community suicide prevention initiatives, mental health workers, researchers, crisis centres and families who have been impacted by suicide. We are survivors of loss. Among us, we have lost children, parents, family members, neighbours, friends, patients and clients. So have most of you. We want to end the silence. We want to ease the suffering, to heal our communities and our neighbours, as we have healed ourselves. We want to prevent others from experiencing such pain and such loss.

Since 1984, the Montreal Assault Prevention Centre, a non-profit organization and a registered charity, has been offering an array of workshops on assault prevention to groups particularly vulnerable to assault - children, adolescents, women of all ages and people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. All our programs focus on developing skills and resources to help people face difficult and dangerous situations.

The Hills of Erin Cancer Prevention Foundation was established to 1. Prevent sickness and disability, specifically cancers of all kinds, caused by exposure to environmental or occupational carcinogens and contaminants. 2. Advance education and increase public understanding regarding carcinogens and contaminants in the environment by delivering public workshops and seminars. 3.Conduct and/or publish research into safe alternatives to carcinogens and contaminants in consumer products.

Our vision is to help people improve the quality of their life and find relief from ongoing muscle and joint pain by bringing health professionals, pain sufferers and researchers together to improve diagnosis and treatment.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre is committed to providing all core programs and services free of charge to the public. These services include: - 24-hour toll free information and crisis support phone line to the entire province; confidential and anonymous - support during emergency medical procedures available 24 hours a day (free transportation for victim) - support groups for individuals who have been affected by sexual violence - in person peer support by appointment - referrals to community agencies and other supports - accompaniment to legal and/or police procedures - presentations to any group interested in learning about sexual violence topics (including consent, healthy relationships, sexual violence and the law, body image and self esteem) - mailouts of brochures, posters and other education materials throughout the province - information on the Centre via website

The Alberta SPCA is a provincially incorporated nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. We encourage the humane treatment of animals through our education programs and the enforcement of Alberta's animal protection legislation.

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org

The Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Saskatchewan SPCA) is a registered charity dedicated to the welfare of animals. We encourage the humane treatment of animals through the education of owners and caregivers and the enforcement of animal protection legislation. Funded in part by the Ministry of Agriculture, we investigate and resolve reports of animal cruelty throughout the province. Our Animal Protection Officers provide guidance and education on responsible animal husbandry practices for both pets and livestock. The Saskatchewan SPCA operates with the support of our members, donors and volunteers, as well as the many concerned citizens who report suspected animal abuse and neglect.

The Fort McMurray Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals provides care and a safe haven for more than 1000 homeless, abused and abandoned animals annually within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. The FMSPCA was the first and remains the only not for profit, no-kill animal advocacy organization working in the region since being founded in 1978. Our goal is to ensure every companion animal in the Wood Buffalo community is humanely treated through protection, proper care, public awareness and education. Our comprehensive adoption process and community involvement facilitates lasting bonds and relationships for companion animals, pet owners and the public.