World Suicide Prevention Day is Tuesday, September 10 2019

Dear Yellow Sun

Dear Yellow Sun is a play written and performed by Hollie Gladysz & Holly Raymond for World Suicide Prevention Day.

Please join us as we examine the complex topic of suicide through an original play followed by a discussion by an expert panel.

When/Where: Tuesday, September 10 | Doors open at 7 pm • The Westdale

Expert Panel Discussion • Free Admission • Register at www.StJoes.ca/DearYellowSun 

*We offer this play and panel as a means of raising awareness, but caution that it is a sensitive topic which can cause emotional triggers for some people.*

Public Ceremony and Butterfly Release

When/Where: Tuesday, September 10 | 11:00 AM • Chapel Garden (off of G196) St. Joe's West 5th Campus (click here for directions)

Take a Minute to Change a Life

September 10, 2018 is World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to come together to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention. The theme this year is “Take a Minute to Change a Life,” encouraging all of us to spread the message that help, hope and healing are possible for those who are despairing, those who are grieving, and those who are supporting someone who is struggling.

With Just a Minute, I can…

The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day is “Take a Minute to Change a Life.” Members of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Action Committee for Suicide Prevention give their thoughts on how they would respond to the With Just a Minute, I can…

With just a minute, I can…
Stop talking and listen
- Holly Raymond, Clinical Director General Psychiatry & Addiction Service

With just a minute, I can…
Let someone know they are not alone
- Yolaine Roberge, Peer Support Provider, Patient & Family Collaborative Support Services
 

With just a minute, I can…
Help make someone feel important
- Mary Puntillo, Director, Schizophrenia and Community Integration Service

With just a minute, I can…
Help a family member access our mental health services for their son or daughter
- Winnie Doyle, Executive Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive

With just a minute, I can…
Show patience and compassion for what I do not understand, rather than show a moment of anger toward those in despair, hopefully to save them, and, to save me from a hundred moments of regret
- Gloria Wade, Patient and Family Advisory Group member

With just a minute, I can…
Offer a smile and a compliment to try and brighten someone's day and a hug when appropriate and a listening ear and show someone I care 
- Jane Ross Patient and Family Advisory Group member

With just a minute, I can…
Listen without judgement
- Lisa Burckell, Psychologist

With just a minute, I can…
Hold the hope for someone who has temporarily lost theirs
- Larisa Volman, Director of Nursing Practice, Mental Health and Addiction

With just a minute, I can…
Ask the questions, that start a conversation, that can help a person see their reasons to live
- Karen Albert, Acting Nurse Manager, Mental Health and Addiction

With just a minute, I can…
Be open to talking about suicide with others.  Secrecy and shame make us reluctant to talk about suicide.  We need to reduce the stigma about suicide to save lives
- Jennifer Brasch, Psychiatrist

With just a minute, I can...
Share hope as an alternative
- Peter Cook, Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Mental Health and Addiction Program

With just a minute, I can…
Share with someone how courageous / talented / insightful / caring / dedicated / thoughtful / intelligent / inspiring they are to me
- Jennifer Olarte-Godoy, Nurse Educator, Mental Health Nursing Resource Team 

Support  and Resources

If you, or a loved one is seeking help or support, call/click the resources below:

Youth Wellness Centre
905-522-1155 ext. 31725

COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team)
905-972-8338

Barrett Centre
905-529-7878

Contact Hamilton
905-570-8888

Salvation Army Suicide Crisis Line
905-522-1477

Telecare Burlington
905-681-1488

Distress Centre of Hamilton
905-525-8611

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868

Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton
spcch.org

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
suicideprevention.ca