NEED2 Suicide Prevention Education and Support

Victoria's Vital Signs® reported that Southern Vancouver Island residents aged 12 and over reported slightly higher rates of mental health (70.7%) than the rest of BC (69.7%), but lower than the national average (72.6%). NEED2 Suicide Prevention Education and Support works to prevent deaths by suicide. They work to remove the stigma that surrounds suicide, and provide support to those impacted by suicide and crisis by providing emotional support to youth online, through support groups and community programming.