The Support Network

• Edmonton organizations merge to save city’s Distress Line

  The Canadian Mental Health Association’s Edmonton Region and The Support Network have merged to create one organization.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2015
  
• High Level Bridge barriers being installed to deter Edmonton suicides

  Barriers have started going up on the High Level Bridge in an effort to prevent people from jumping off the Edmonton landmark.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2015
  
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• Happy campaign focuses on suicide prevention

  During the month of May, the "#31 Days of Happy" campaign has been helping bring a little more happiness to Edmontonians.

  May 29, 2015
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• Thousands of calls to Edmonton’s distress line go to voicemail: Support network

  Nearly a quarter of the calls to Edmonton's 24-hour distress line go unanswered, according to the Support Network.

  Health

  Jan 30, 2015
• See a homeless person in trouble this winter? #JustCall211

  A group of local social agencies wants to make sure people know what to do if they see someone in distress on the street this winter.

  Weather

  Nov 12, 2014
• Robin Williams’ death sparks renewed calls to tackle suicide

  Suicide prevention workers hope Robin Williams’ death will encourage people with mental illness or considering suicide to seek help, while breaking down misconceptions around the disease.

  Health

  Aug 12, 2014