If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, there is help and there is hope. Call or text 9-8-8 toll free, any time — lines are open 24/7/365. To learn more about 9-8-8 visit their website.

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Communities Addressing Suicide Together (CAST) Program

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CAST is an initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia [CMHA NS] Division.

The CAST Program works with communities across Nova Scotia to build and strengthen their capacity to address suicide through education, training, awareness and resource sharing.

The CAST program has an extensive resource hub where you can find information on suicide loss, suicide attempts, prevention, intervention, post-vention, safe messaging, risk factors, warning signs and more.

Our Work

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia (CMHA NS), through its Communities Addressing Suicide Together Program (C.A.S.T.), supported by the Department of Health and Wellness, has been a provincial leader in suicide prevention for many years.

Our annual reports are linked below for review.

Annual Reports

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CAST Resource HUB

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Preventing Suicide in Men

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Preventing Suicide in Older Adults

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Preventing Suicide in the Newcomer Community

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Preventing Suicide in the 2BSLGTQIA Community

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Preventing Suicide in Women

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Preventing Youth Suicide

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