Centre for Suicide Prevention

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Together, we can prevent suicide.

For over 40 years, Centre for Suicide Prevention has been equipping people with the information, knowledge, and skills necessary to respond to those considering suicide.

Since our very first workshop in 1983, we have delivered over 9,000 community workshops reaching over 160,000 participants. After attending a workshop, participants feel more confident to identify, and willing to help, someone considering suicide. We also educate through freely available resources including articles, toolkits, and social media.

Did you know that approximately 4,500 people die by suicide in Canada every year? That’s 12 lives lost every day to suicide. Stigma remains one of our greatest barriers – your support through Calgary Corporate Challenge helps amplify the message that suicide is preventable and hope is possible.

Contact Centre for Suicide Prevention

Hilary Sirman

2024 Giving Opportunities

Option 1: Host a virtual 20-minute Suicide Awareness: Quick Facts webinar for your team.
This introductory session is suitable for anyone interested in building awareness of suicide and learning more about resources available to everyone through Centre for Suicide Prevention.
OR (New to 2024)
Host a virtual 20-minute Introduction to Buddy Up webinar for your team.
Check out the Buddy Up webinar to learn more about this men’s suicide prevention initiative and hear about how it can be brought into your workplace.
Cost: Free (min of 10 participants, max of 50 participants per session). Donations gratefully accepted.
To Book: Contact Hilary Sirman
Option 2 (New to 2024): Host a Centre for Suicide Prevention information table at your workplace.
Invite CSP staff to your workplace for a morning, afternoon, or lunch hour for a mini health-fair to share free educational resources with your team. You supply the table and chairs, and we’ll do the rest!
Cost: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
To sign-up: Contact Hilary Sirman
Option 1: Register a corporate team in CSP’s signature Run for Life event.
Run for Life is held annually in September in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day to raise awareness for suicide prevention and remember those lost to suicide. All team activities are welcome: running, walking, hiking, biking, rollerblading, yoga, etc. Furry team members are welcome to participate, too!
Cost: $20 per participant (unlimited number of participants)
Registration: Visit the Run for Life website for registration details or contact Hilary Sirman
Option 2: Sign up as corporate Buddy Up Champions and complete activities in Buddy Up’s June Challenge to promote men’s suicide prevention in your workplace.
Become a Champion of our men’s suicide prevention initiative and participate in Buddy Up’s June Challenge to promote suicide prevention for men in your workplace. Download the Buddy Up June Challenge card here.
Cost: Free. Donations gratefully accepted (unlimited number of participants).
Registration: Visit the Buddy Up website for details or contact Hilary Sirman
Option 3 (New to 2024): Volunteer as a Run Crew at Run for Life 2024
Join us bright and early at 7:00 AM in the East Village as an official Calgary Corporate Challenge volunteer Run Crew at our 7th annual Run for Life on September 28, 2024 to help set up the route for our Calgary pop-up event. Run crew duties include: unloading event materials, setting up mile markers, water stations etc., at the East Village River Walkway in Calgary (2 hours).
Cost: Free
To book: Connect with Hilary Sirman to sign-up team (2 spots available).
Option 4 (New to 2024): Volunteer to help assemble race kits for Run for Life
Join CSP as an official Calgary Corporate Challenge volunteer Kit Crew to assemble Run for Life race kits. Race kits include race bibs, swag items, educational materials, and memorial ribbons, among other official run merchandise. We aim to assemble 400+ kits…can you help us do it? Many hands make light work! Snacks welcome, too! (2-hour time commitment. Day/time flexible.)
Cost: Free
To book: Connect with Hilary Sirman, Program Coordinator to sign-up your team (2 team spots available).
Option 1 (New to 2024): Host a fundraising event for Centre for Suicide Prevention at your workplace.
Host a fundraiser office event during Calgary Corporate Challenge to support suicide prevention. Who doesn’t love a lunch time sundae bar, yoga class, or maybe a breath work/mindfulness meditation session? Or what about a fun team BBQ, or Stampede breakfast? Let your creative juices flow for a good cause. CSP staff can provide swag and educational resources for your event!
Optional: invite us to come!
Cost: Determined by company depending on participant registration cost and event details (food, water, snacks etc.)
To sign-up: Contact Hilary Sirman
Option 2: Support the growth and expansion of the Buddy Up program for men’s suicide prevention.
Donate to help support the activities and outreach of this men’s suicide prevention initiative, across Alberta and throughout Canada.
Donation level: $500+
Option 3 (New to 2024): Sponsor Run for Life 2024 race kits
Sponsor Run for Life race kits to help CSP purchase items on our race kit wish list! Race kit items available to sponsor include: snacks, socks, race bibs, memorial ribbons, etc. Race kit sponsorship will be recognized by proudly displaying your company’s logo at our in-person Run for Life Calgary pop-up event on September 28, 2024 in East Village.
Sponsorship Level: $500+
Option 1:
Run for Life
Run for Life teams with 10+ earn an additional bonus point.
Option 2:
Buddy Up
One person from your company signs up as a Buddy Up champion AND picks up our Buddy Up stickers/swag to hand out to team members.
CSP offers Buddy Up swag from stickers to car fresheners, and will provide a link to resources to learn more about Buddy Up. Use hashtag #buddyup to show us how you are promoting Buddy Up!
Cost: Free, donations gratefully accepted.
To sign-up: Contact Hilary Sirman
Donate online through:
- Centre for Suicide Prevention’s website (tax receipts provided): under "This donation is to help support", select "Buddy Up- men's suicide prevention". Under Donation Information, please check “This donation is related to a specific organization and/or event” and input “Calgary Corporate Challenge”.
- Canada Helps (tax receipts provided): select "Men's Suicide Prevention Campaign - Buddy Up". Please indicate in message to charity that your donation is part of the Calgary Corporate Challenge.
- Benevity (tax receipts provided): CSP happily accepts donations made through Benevity; simply select “Buddy Up”. Ensure you add a note in the comment section to indicate your donation is a part of the Calgary Corporate Challenge.
Donate via cheque:
If you would prefer, please mail your cheque along with a current business card to:
Centre for Suicide Prevention
Suite 320, 105 12 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G1A1
Please make all cheques payable to “Centre for Suicide Prevention” and indicate in memo “Calgary Corporate Challenge”.