News • Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention

Peace River Community BBQ

September 13, our Grimshaw office took part in a community outreach event, continuing with suicide prevention week! We hosted a community BBQ with other amazing organizations in the Peace River community! A big thank you to our BBQ Sponsor Rebellion Farms (Kelly & Christi Friesen).

Manning Community BBQ

September 12, our Grimshaw office continued with suicide prevention week and hosted a community BBQ in Manning! Another great event starting conversations! A big thank you to our BBQ sponsor, Rebellion Farms (Kelly & Christi Friesen).

Fairview Community BBQ

Yesterday, September 11, our Grimshaw office helped host a successful suicide awareness community BBQ in Fairview! Close to 100 people were in attendance and we received $400 in donations! Thank you to everyone who showed up and for starting the conversation!

Rank Pen Buck-Off

The 4th Annual Rank Pen Buck-Off took place August 12 and was another tremendous success, raising money for the Resource Centre. The Lambert Family, who host the sanctioned event, displayed their generosity and love for rodeo. The event raised over $26 thousand dollars for our organization. Thank you again to everyone who attended, and once […]

Golden Age Centre Kickoff

September 8th, we were happy to connect with people at the Golden Age Centre Kickoff event, to help fundraise and re-brand the Centre. We were able to raise awareness of our programs and provide information on the men’s and youth programs, as well as the upcoming grief workshop at the Centre. Thank you to everyone […]

Tee it Up for Mental Health a BIG Success!

The Tee it Up for Mental Health Blair James Memorial Golf Tournament was an incredibly successful event September 9th, raising over $100,000 for mental health programming that will be going, in part, to the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention. The event was held at the Derrick Golf & Winter Club in Edmonton. They have announced […]

Men’s Shed Open House Success

On Tuesday August 22,The Grande Prairie Men’s Shed had a successful Open House in their current location, 11436, 97 ave. The Open House showcased some of the projects the men work on including those that benefit other community organizations like Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Foundation. The event also celebrated the donation of an AED and […]

Federal Not-for-profit Funding in GP

On August 17, the Canadian Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Honorable Carla Qualtrough, announced that over 5,000 projects have been funded nation wide under the Community Services Recovery Fund. Over $900,000 is going to Grande Prairie and Area which includes $70,500 to the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention for their North Peace […]

RCSP Diamond Raffle

Get your ticket TODAY for the RCSP Diamond Raffle! Ticket winner can choose between a Lady’s White Gold 18 Karat Free Form Fashion Ring, or a Lady’s White Gold 14 Karat Tennis Bracelet, Generously donated by Curry’s Jewellers. We will be making the draw at our Chair Extraordinaire event (although you are not required to […]

Upcoming 9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis Line

CRTC to Implement 9-8-8 Hotline for Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced a groundbreaking measure to bolster mental health support and suicide prevention services in Canada. The CRTC confirmed the implementation of a new national crisis hotline number, “9-8-8,” which will serve as a dedicated mental […]