Miss You Most Photography Exhibit
About the exhibit
As leaders in providing care for individuals living with mental illness and addiction, we know that few subjects are as difficult to discuss as suicide.
At St. Joe’s, we want to start a conversation that will increase awareness of suicide prevention and break down barriers to important resources that can save a life.
In keeping with our mission to reduce stigma and encourage proactive dialogue about difficult topics in mental health and addiction, St. Joe’s has helped create an inspiring photography exhibit in partnership with www.LeftBehindBySuicide.org.
Photographer Scott Chisholm’s work focuses on capturing people who have experienced a suicide loss and sharing their stories by framing their own writings about loss and recovery along with stunning photographs.
These images challenge us to reconsider our perspectives on suicide loss, inspire us to ask difficult questions, and remind us how precious life is.
Exhibit expansion: Featuring new voices and stories
As we approach the ten-year anniversary of the exhibit, we know the conversation isn’t over and there are more stories of loss, recovery and hope to tell.
St. Joe’s will be expanding the exhibit this year to include new voices and stories that support patients and loved ones through experiences with suicide loss.
Photos will be taken by Scott Chisholm of Left Behind By Suicide, who took the original photos displayed in the exhibit.
The new photos and stories will be shared on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2025.
Exhibit location
The Miss You Most photography exhibit is currently on display at the West 5th Campus of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. It is located on Level 0 in the corridor leading to the Medical Outpatient Clinics, and is open to viewing at any time, 7 days a week.
The West 5th Campus is located at 100 West 5th Street in Hamilton, Ontario.
If you, or a loved one is seeking help or support, click on the link below for a list of resources available:
Mental Health Support and Resources
Are you in crisis?
Help is available. If you are in Hamilton:
- Go to the Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton Charlton Campus and tell the doctor if you are having thoughts of suicide.
- Call the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) at 905-972-8338 or online at www.coastHamilton.ca.
- In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
- Call or text 9-8-8, is for anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. For more information about 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, visit 988.ca (previously known as Crisis Services Canada Line).
Across Canada, you can find a crisis centre
Sharing Hope & Resiliency
Hopeline
Befrienders
There are many on-line websites with information and support about suicide prevention. The websites listed here can guide you to many more resources. Please note that these links are provided for information purposes only and St. Joe’s is not responsible for their content.