The Point of No Return. Discussing Suicide Prevention with Craig Batty - Episode #32

This is a difficult conversation, but one that needs to happen.Craig Batty has been a CUSW member since 2001 and has spent much of his career supporting members through the Power Sector Benefit Trust and the Member Family Assistance Program. He joins Dan for a very personal conversation about suicide, mental health, trauma and what it can look like when someone is struggling.Craig and Dan both share parts of their own experiences with suicidal thoughts, depression and difficult times in their lives. They talk about what happened when they finally reached out for help, the importance of recognizing when things are starting to change, and why we shouldn't wait until we're at our lowest point before talking to someone.They also talk about resilience, finding ways to get through difficult days, supporting other members, and using the resources available to CUSW members.Craig has one message that comes through clearly: never be ashamed to ask for help. You are not alone.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Resources and support information are available with this episode.🔻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲https://988.ca🔻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁https://homewoodhealth.com🔻Member Family Assistance Program https://www.psbt.ca/about-mfap 🔻World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10 https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day/2026If you have any questions or would like to connect with Craig, please email him directly at [email protected]. If you have a story to share, want to suggest a guest, or have a topic you'd like to hear on the CUSW Spotlight Podcast, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! 🔻 Learn More About CUSW  Discover who we are and what we stand for: CUSW - Who We Are 🔻 Stay Informed  Get the latest news and updates: CUSW News 🔻 Get in Touch  Need to contact CUSW? Find out how: CUSW Contact Page 🔻 Get Involved  Explore opportunities to participate and make a difference: CUSW Participation Model 🔻 Never Miss an Episode  Catch up on all our podcast episodes here: Listen Here 🎧 Listen Anytime, Anywhere! – Find our podcast on all major directories, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.📺 Watch the Podcast on YouTube! – Subscribe and watch full episodes on our official YouTube channel. Watch Here🎵 Music Credits: Music Credits: Original music by Glen MacNeil (lyrics, vocals, guitar) with production by Brad MacNeil.Tune in, stay inspired, and keep shining that CUSW spotlight!