If you are in distress, you can call or text 9-8-8 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.

Hope. Help. Healing.

You Are Not Alone

Support is here — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN YOUR GRIEF

Suicide Loss Support

Support, connection, and community for those who have lost someone to suicide.

Heartache2Hope — Sharing Grief and Finding Hope

If you’ve lost someone to suicide, you are not alone! Hamilton’s in-person 12-week psycho-educational grief support group offers a safe and supportive space.

Registration: info@heartache2hope.ca or 905-599-4673

A Guide for People and Families Struggling with Suicide

This guide and the resources within it are meant to support those who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as their family members and loved ones who are alongside them in this journey.

Download A Guide for People and Families Struggling with Suicide

Hope and Healing after Suicide

A practical guide for people who have lost someone to suicide and offering hope, help and healing.

Download Hope and Healing after Suicide by CAMH

If you would like a printed copy of any of these resources, please contact info@spcch.org.

Running for Rachael

Our annual community fundraising event held in memory of Rachael and in honour of everyone affected by suicide loss. Walk, jog, or run —every step supports suicide prevention programs across Hamilton.

World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th each year. SPCC Hamilton marks this day with community events, awareness campaigns, and opportunities to remember loved ones. Everyone is welcome.

Community Wellness Series

A year-round series of workshops, talks, and peer-led events focused on mental health, grief, and community connection. All events are free and open to the public.

Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group

Recurring peer-led support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. A safe space to share and connect.

Grief After Suicide Loss

Educational workshop for those navigating grief after suicide. Learn tools to support yourself and others.