Changing the Narrative - World Suicide Prevention Day with the Canadian Mental Health Association

In this week's Echo Essentials episode, Chris sits down with Malinda and Kyla from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North Bay to talk about World Suicide Prevention Day. From new suicide grief support groups to free SafeTALK training, discover how CMHA is equipping people with the tools to save lives and heal from traumatic loss. The conversation dives into stigma, the power of restorative storytelling, supporting high-performance athletes, and the simple ways we can all make a difference.Resources: Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text 9-8-8 Kids Help Phone Text: 686868Call: 1-800-668-6868 Chat: KidsHelpPhone.ca Crisis Intervention: 1-800-352-1411Mobile Crisis Response Teams North Bay Police Service: 705-472-1234North Bay OPP: 1-888-310-1122Hope for Wellness Helpline: (Crisis Support for Indigenous Peoples) 1-855-242-3310Free suicide grief support group and prevention training available this fall: https://nbd.cmha.ca/news/free-suicide-grief-support-group-and-prevention-training-available-this-fall/ CMHA North Bay and District: https://nbd.cmha.ca/