Partner Organization Members
The need for a national suicide prevention strategy is real, and so are the growing calls from national, provincial, territorial, and local organizations, groups, and associations.
Together, these organizations and the Hope Can't Wait Campaign are leading the charge for a national strategy in Canada.
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world’s leading mental health research centres. Based in Toronto, CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, health promotion, and public policy advocacy to improve mental health and addiction services. Through its commitment to evidence-informed prevention, equitable access to care, and meaningful system change, CAMH works to improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across Canada.
International Association for Suicide Prevention
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is an international network dedicated to preventing suicide, reducing suicidal behaviour, and supporting those affected by suicide. Bringing together professionals, researchers, organizations, advocates, and people with lived experience, IASP promotes collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and effective practices to advance suicide prevention worldwide.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division and Centre for Suicide Prevention
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division and Centre for Suicide Prevention works to strengthen community mental health and suicide prevention across Alberta and beyond. Through education, resources, partnerships, and support for organizations delivering services, it helps build more coordinated community-based mental health systems and equips people with the knowledge and skills to respond to suicide risk.
Canadian Mental Health Association, National
The Canadian Mental Health Association, National is the national office of one of Canada’s most established community mental health organizations. Through public education, advocacy, policy development, and collaboration across its national network, CMHA works to improve mental health, strengthen community-based supports, reduce stigma, and advance equitable access to care for people across Canada.
Peer Support Canada
Peer Support Canada works to make peer support a recognized and accessible part of mental health and substance-use health systems across Canada. Grounded in lived experience, the organization advances national standards, certification, and professional recognition for peer supporters, helping strengthen supportive connections and ensure that lived experience contributes meaningfully to care and recovery.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) works to improve the quality of life of Canadians affected by mood disorders and other mental health challenges. Through public education, stigma reduction, advocacy, information resources, and collaboration with people with lived experience, families, service providers, and decision-makers, MDSC seeks to improve access to support and ensure that lived experience informs mental health programs and policy.
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is one of Canada’s leading academic health-care and research organizations, providing specialized care to patients across Hamilton, southwestern Ontario, and beyond. Through its hospitals and specialized centres, HHS delivers a wide range of services for people of all ages, including mental health care for children and youth. In partnership with McMaster University and other academic institutions, HHS advances health-care research, education, and evidence-informed practices to improve patient outcomes and strengthen the health system. Its expertise in clinical care, research, and education brings an important health-system perspective to national conversations about suicide prevention.
National Alliance for Children and Youth
The National Alliance for Children and Youth (NACY) brings together organizations that serve and support children and young people across Canada. By connecting organizations, elevating the voice of the youth-serving sector, and advancing shared priorities through collaboration, policy, and research, NACY works toward a stronger, more coordinated environment in which children and youth can thrive.
LGBT Youthline
LGBT YouthLine is a youth-led organization that connects 2SLGBTQ+ young people across Ontario with peer support, resources, referrals, and community. Its work centres on creating affirming, accessible spaces where young people can seek support and feel understood, while advancing advocacy, education, and greater inclusion for 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
jack.org
Jack.org is a Canadian organization that empowers young people to lead conversations and action on mental health. Through youth-led education, peer engagement, and community initiatives, Jack.org helps young people recognize mental health challenges, support one another, learn how to seek help, and advocate for systems that better meet their needs.
Canadian Construction Association
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) represents Canada’s institutional, commercial, industrial, civil, and multi-residential construction industry. Through national advocacy, industry engagement, and collaboration with its member firms and partner associations, CCA works to address issues affecting the construction sector and the people who work within it. Its involvement brings an important workplace and industry perspective to broader conversations about mental health and suicide prevention.
Ontario Association of Distress Centres
The Ontario Association of Distress Centres, operating as Distress and Crisis Ontario (DCO), is a provincial non-profit association that strengthens the capacity of community-based distress and crisis support organizations across Ontario. Through advocacy, training, education, and collaboration, DCO supports member centres in providing accessible, community-based services for people experiencing emotional distress and mental health crises. Its work also advances suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, helping strengthen the network of supports available to individuals, families, and communities across the province.
Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) works to improve the mental health and well-being of older adults across Canada. It connects professionals, researchers, organizations, care partners, and other stakeholders to develop evidence-informed resources, education, and clinical guidance on issues including depression, social isolation, substance use, and suicide prevention. The Coalition advocates for older adults’ mental health to be recognized as an essential part of health and wellness.
Wisdom2Action
Wisdom2Action is a social-impact consulting firm that works with organizations and communities to support positive change. Its work includes community engagement, research and knowledge sharing, organizational development, youth engagement, 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion, and mental health and substance-use initiatives. Wisdom2Action combines evidence-informed approaches with community knowledge and lived experience to help strengthen programs, partnerships, and systems.
Luminwell Foundation
Luminwell Foundation is an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting youth mental health and wellbeing. Through peer-to-peer support programmes, intergovernmental advocacy, and awareness campaigns, we empower young people to build meaningful connections, access support, and lead change to end mental health stigma worldwide.
Suicide Prevention Middlesex-London
Suicide Prevention Middlesex-London is a community-based, volunteer council that brings together service providers, community stakeholders, and people with lived experience of suicide. It works to create a suicide-safer community through public education, awareness, outreach, advocacy, and collaboration. Its efforts also focus on reducing stigma, building skills in suicide prevention and intervention, and strengthening connections between people and appropriate supports.
Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton
The Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton brings together community organizations, service providers, and people with lived and living experience to advance suicide prevention and life promotion in Hamilton. Through education, awareness, advocacy, training, and community partnerships, the Council works to reduce stigma, encourage safer conversations, and help people and families connect with trusted information and support.
Mental Health Rights Coalition
The Mental Health Rights Coalition is a peer-run, community-based organization that supports people with lived experience of mental health and addiction challenges. Through peer support, community connection, education, and advocacy, it works to strengthen individual rights, reduce isolation and stigma, and ensure that the voices of people who use mental health services are heard in decisions that affect their lives.
Stigma-Free Mental Health Society
The Stigma-Free Mental Health Society works to reduce mental health stigma through education, awareness, and practical learning resources. Its initiatives support a range of communities—including students, educators, and rural populations—in building understanding, empathy, and more inclusive attitudes toward mental health. By encouraging informed conversations and challenging stigma, the Society helps create environments where people can feel more comfortable seeking support.
Time Out Healing Society
Time Out Healing Society is a Calgary-based charitable organization dedicated to supporting people as they transition and recover following acute mental health care. Its approach centres on the healing potential of nature, creativity, and community, with a vision of creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves and others while building resilience and a sense of belonging. The organization is developing nature-based educational programs incorporating art, music, mindfulness, and movement, alongside plans for a wilderness retreat centre focused on mental health recovery.
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