The FactsAbout 4,000 Canadians die by suicide every year. Suicide is the second-most common cause of death among young people, but men in their 40s and 50s have the highest rate of suicide. While women are three to four times more likely to attempt suicide than men, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. (Source: CMHA)

The MissionTo bring the gift of music to Canada on World Suicide Prevention Day, to raise awareness surrounding the mysterious barricades between mental illness and health, between the darkness of depression and a flicker of hope, between life and death. To encourage public discourse about the prevalence of suicide and measures for suicide prevention. To encourage the formation of community by those impacted by suicide, and to raise funds for education and support for those at risk and those impacted by suicide.

HelpCalling a Crisis Centre is the right thing to do if you are in crisis, or if you need support for someone you know. Trained professionals are available 24 hours a day. See the back of this card for support resources.

www.mysteriousbarricades.org

Get Help

If there is immediate risk of harm to self or others, call 911.

On Campus

UBC Counselling Services604-822-3811

Student Health Service604-822-7011

Community ResourcesCrisis Centre BCwww.crisiscentre.bc.ca

Vancouver crisis line604-872-3311

Suicide Hotline1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

SAFER Counselling Service604-675-3985

How to Help

• Remain non-judgmental

• Listen to the person experiencing the feelings• Give the person your full attention• Take any suicidal threat seriously

• Ensure that person is not left alone• Offer to accompany them to an emergency or crisis service

If you believe an individual is at immediate risk of harm to themselves, or that they need immediate formal intervention:

• If you are unsure, but suspect someone is having suicidal thoughts, ask them!• Get help• Refer the person to resources

• Call 911 if they refuse help• Take threats of suicide seriously

Learn More

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)CMHA branches across Canada provide a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families.

www.cmha.ca

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP)CASP provides information and resources to reduce the suicide rate and minimize the harmful consequences of suicidal behaviour.

www.suicideprevention.ca