S3 Ep4 Brandi

We were delighted to have Brandi come and join us on the podcast to talk about her work with the Saint John Suicide Prevention Committee. The committee is made up of a team of volunteers of various backgrounds that share a passion for decreasing the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide and decreasing instances of death by suicide by raising awareness, providing education, and supporting mental health initiatives in the local community.

The Suicide Prevention Committees work to identify local needs and reducing barriers and gaps between existing services. Although not a counselling centre in itself, the committee works in partnership with existing programs and services to help make sure that those supports are known and available to anyone who may need help.

If you’d like to learn more about the work of the Saint John Suicide Prevention Committee, visit their website at https://www.sjsuicideprevention.ca/. Additional supports are also available through the Talk Canada Suicide prevention number at 1-833-456-4566 (27/7) or text 45645 (4pm to midnight).