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Suicide is complex, with many stakeholders involved in the delivery of prevention-related activities across Â鶹ӳ»­. The Â鶹ӳ»­ Suicide Prevention Community of Practice formed in 2013 to facilitate collaboration and coordination between communities across the province.

What is a Suicide Prevention Community of Practice?

A community of practice is a designated space for practitioners, researchers and representatives of community agencies to come together to share and learn from experiences in suicide prevention work. It is not a support group or counselling service.

Working to:

• Create collaborative learning opportunities
• Increase stakeholder/participant knowledge about suicide prevention initiatives across Â鶹ӳ»­
• Strengthen partnerships and connections between programs, agencies and staff working in suicide prevention

What is Involved in the Community of Practice?

Virtual gatherings are held four times a year via Zoom for the purpose of information-sharing, presentations, networking and discussions. These gatherings last 1.5 hours and are co-facilitated by Â鶹ӳ»­¡¯ Provincial Injury Prevention and Lethbridge Family Services.

How Do I Join the Community of Practice?

Membership includes representation from Â鶹ӳ»­ and a variety of community agencies and services in both rural and urban locations across Â鶹ӳ»­. Members come with a range of experience such as community programming/development, delivery of prevention initiatives and direct client service provision to different populations.

If you work in suicide prevention and are eager to engage with others doing the same across Â鶹ӳ»­, email injury.prevention@ahs.ca with the subject: CoP to be added to the Basecamp page for invitations and information on the quarterly virtual gatherings.