Better Together: World Suicide Prevention Day
Marked Internationally on September 10
Care for your community, and let your community care for you
It takes a community to prevent suicide. We can help our community be safe by developing our skills and knowledge to support someone considering suicide and develop a socially connected community where people have someone to turn to.
Discover ways to support yourself if you or those in your life have been experiencing suicidal thoughts. Learn about resources and how to participate in suicide prevention by attending Better Together events in early September.
Student Stories
Olivia (Xander) is a recent graduate who has written about their experience with suicide.
Read Olivia's (Xander's) story
Sef is a first year MACE student and the Programming Coordinator of The Landing.
Better Together: Create, Chat, Connect
Sept. 10, 2026 Cascade Room, Students' Union Building (SUB), North Campus
Skill Building Opportunities
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Training
Free sessions are offered monthly through Wellness Supports.
View upcoming offerings for all faculty, staff and students at the UofA »
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
View upcoming offerings and pre-requisites for UofA faculty and staff »
Resources
Need Help Now
If you need immediate support, there are services available 24/7. If there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, contact 911.
Find immediate support See support available in a crisisFaculty/Staff Supports