Local help lines for those struggling with depression
Posted Aug 12, 2014 08:04:01 AM.
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In the aftermath of Robin Williams’ tragic death, a local suicide prevention advocate says we need to come together as a community to support those in need.
The executive director of Waterloo Region’s Suicide Prevention Council, Tana Nash, says a high profile case like Williams’ death underscores the fact that nobody is immune from depression.
“It can tackle those of us that are well-known, those of us that are wealthy, it can tackle any age, any sex, and that’s why it really is a community issue, and it takes all of us doing our part,” says Nash.
For those in Waterloo Region struggling with depression or at risk of suicide, there are services and help available.
**IF IT IS AN EMERGENCY – PLEASE CALL 911**
- Here 24/7 Waterloo-Wellington-Dufferin: 1-844-437-3247
- Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council: http://www.wrspc.ca
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/en
- Crisis Services of Waterloo Region: 1-866-366-4566 or 519-744-1813
- Distress Centre – Canadian Mental Health Association: 519-745-1166
- K-W Counselling Services: 519-884-0000 or http://kwcounselling.com/walk-in
- Your Life Counts: http://www.yourlifecounts.org/
