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The Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) has a 45 year history of being there for youth and adults in distress. As a safe place to turn to when there seems to be no hope, the Crisis Centre is run by 450+ front line volunteers and professional staff who support and empower troubled individuals to see their own strengths and options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As an award-winning organization, the Crisis Centre has been a pioneer in the industry by offering a comprehensive range of leading-edge programs that are evidence-based and utilize best practices. In 2013, the Crisis Centre impacted more than 123,000 lives across BC through its 24/7 Distress Phone Line, Web-based chats (www.youthinbc.com and www.crisiscentrechat.com), and Community Education Workshops. We are 'here to listen, and here to help.'

Liée par des valeurs d’entraide et de solidarité, notre équipe de bénévoles et d’employés entend contribuer à la solution du grave problème du suicide au Québec. L’expérience acquise nous convainc que des changements en faveur de la vie sont possibles grâce à la démarche de ceux qui nous téléphonent, à l’appui de la communauté et à celui de nos partenaires. Quelle que soit votre situation en regard de la problématique du suicide, nous appeler est le premier pas à faire si vous désirez notre aide. N’hésitez pas! Nous prendrons le temps de vous accueillir, de vous écouter et de vous aider.

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Discovery House is a second stage shelter established to address the social issue of family violence in Calgary. We provide long-term shelter, intervention, education and professional counselling for families who are victims of abuse. Our goal is that families have an increased capacity and support for living a safe and harmonious life in the community. We achieve this by restoring self-esteem, teaching strategies for personal safety, and developing problem-solving skills with our residential and outreach clients.

The mission of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance is: “United, we can prevent the tragedy of drowning.” We believe that together we can reduce the incidence of drowning and aquatic injuries in the US and abroad. Join us to help save lives!

The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse is committed to collaborating with local, provincial and national organizations to further increase research and gain knowledge in the area of Elder Abuse. It has been mandated by the Ontario Government to carry out the 3 prongs of the Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse by: Strenthening community co-ordination Training and education for front line staff Raising awareness of Elder Abuse in the community