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The London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council (LMSPC) is a non-profit, voluntary council comprised of volunteers representing organizations that deliver suicide prevention, support and/or treatment programs as well as survivors of suicide. It has been in existence since 1990.

Vision Statement

A community in which all people are supported to develop their full potential, attain their life expectancy, and enjoy a positive quality of life.

Mission Statement

To reduce suicide and suicidal behaviour, and its impact on individuals, families and communities.

The Council aims to achieve its mission by:

  • Providing public awareness, education and advocacy in regards to suicide risk and prevention.
  • Providing opportunities for skill development that addresses suicide awareness, intervention, support and treatment.
  • Supporting the appropriate allocation of resources to support a full range of consumer-centered services to individuals and families.
  • Addressing stigma and discrimination experienced by individuals who have attempted suicide or the family members of those who have died by suicide.
  • Promoting and supporting collaboration among service providers.

Events

Upcoming Events


  • ASIST
    March 26, 2020 - March 27, 2020
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

ASIST is a two-day, interactive skills-building workshop that prepares caregivers of all kinds to provide suicide first aid interventions. Professionals, volunteers and informal helpers all need to know how to help persons with thoughts of suicide in ways that increase their suicide safety. ASIST is designed to help all caregivers become more willing, ready and (more…)


  • Workshop
    March 27, 2020
    1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Do you work in a field that requires you to support individuals who have difficulty regulating their emotions? Do they seem irrational at times and make decisions that only compound their difficulties? Do these emotionally sensitive individuals frequently talk about suicide? Do you feel you are not adequately prepared to manage crisis situations with the (more…)


  • SafeTALK
    March 28, 2020
    9:00 am - 12:30 pm

SafeTALK, about three hours in duration, is a training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help to stay safe. Alert helpers know how to use these opportunities to support that desire (more…)


  • "ASK"
    April 3, 2020
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This one day workshop challenges commonly held notions about children’s capacity to consider suicide. It facilitates awareness of the signs that a young child may be at risk and what is needed to help. Designed for those working with kids between the ages of 5-14. Some of the content of the “”ASK” workshop: A research (more…)

Donate

Help us make a difference in our community:

You can help LMSPC make a difference with your donation. All donations support local initiatives. Here are some ways you can donate to LMSPC:

  • One time donation:

    Click the “donate” button to donate now with your credit card at CanadaHelps.org

  • Systematic Giving:

    A schedule of regular systematic donations can be set up at CanadaHelps.org or mail postdated cheques to LMSPC

  • In Honour Giving:

    Donate to LMSPC as a tribute honouring the birthday, anniversary, graduation etc of your loved one lost to suicide

  • In Memory Giving:

    Donate in memory of a loved one lost to suicide

  • Legacy Giving:

    Designate a gift to LMSPC in your will to support the ongoing efforts of LMSPC to make London-Middlesex a suicide safer community

All individual, postdated, in honour, memory and legacy gifts can be mailed directly to:

London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council
387A Wellington Rd.
PO Box 25114
London Business Centre
London, Ontario