Communities Addressing Suicide Together (CAST) Program

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

• CAST Report 2020-2021
• CAST Report 2021 -2022
• CAST Report 2022 – 2023

Additional Reports

• Hope and Healing: An Emotional and Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide Loss
• Interventions to Prevent Suicides from Bridges
• Reporting on suicide responsibly [for media]