Every now and then – a very small project with a very big heart and purpose comes along! BSL was really honoured to work together with the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa recently to help create the “Know What to Do – Preventing Youth Suicide” K-Card. Quite simply – if you know of anyone that is experiencing any of these signs – this pocket-sized guide very clearly helps you know what to do next!
For more information go to www.facebook.com/preventingsuicide KNOW WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
- Changes in behaviours, friends or normal activities
- Changes in physical health and/or hygiene
- Low energy, poor concentration
- Declining school performance
- Increased absenteeism
- Marked personality change
- Increased risky behavior
- Prolonged negative mood or attitude
- Preoccupation with appearance and/or body image
- Comments about feeling worthless, helpless or hopeless
- Comments about suicide and/or dying
Copies of the guide can be ordered from the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at:
613-580-6744 613-580-6744
TTY: 613-580-9656; Toll Free: 1-866-426-8885Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm
613-580-6744 613-580-6744
TTY: 613-580-9656; Toll Free: 1-866-426-8885Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm
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