Every member of the Cégep community can contribute to suicide prevention. To help someone at risk of suicide, it’s important to recognize the signs of distress and know how to support that person. The next section contains advice from the Centre de prévention du suicide de Québec and the website Suicide.ca. Additionally, you’ll find your campus resources at the bottom of the page.
Information and Advice
Understanding Suicide
- Centre de prévention du suicide de Québec – Understanding suicide
Signs to Recognize
- Suicide.ca – Recognizing Signs of Psychological and Suicidal Distress.
Supporting a Loved One
- Suicide.ca – I’m worried about someone.
If you learn that a staff member or student community member...
has died by suicide :
It is very important to quickly inform one of your teachers or the campus administration. Coordinated and prompt measures will then be taken by your campus crisis intervention committee, among others, to support those affected by the suicide. If needed, consult your campus resources (see at the bottom of the page).
has attempted suicide :
It’s important to quickly guide the person toward the campus psychosocial services. These resources can help assess their needs — for example, returning to class or informing their teachers. If the person refuses to seek help, you can still reach out to psychosocial services yourself. They can support you in taking action to help the person. You can also visit the “I’m worried about someone” section on the Suicide.ca website.
In both situations, it’s important to remain discreet and avoid spreading the information (on social media, through gossip, etc.). Doing so could harm the person involved and affect others as well.
Prevention
Here are some suicide prevention activities at the Cégep:
- World Suicide Prevention Day (September)
- Suicide Prevention Week (February)
Take these opportunities to get involved in the planned activities, learn more, and most importantly, tell your loved ones how much they matter to you!
Support Resources
Your campus psychosocial services are also there to listen, help you find solutions to feel better, and, if needed, guide you to support services that can meet your needs during difficult times.
- Gaspé Campus
Julie Renaud
- Local 309-D
- via MIO or
- 418 368-2201, ext. 1368
- jrenaud@cegepgim.ca
- Gaspé Campus
Cindy Lapierre
- Local 309-C
- via MIO or
- 418-368-2201, ext. 1412
- cindylapierre@cegepgim.ca
- Gaspé Campus
Shyan Aysha Watson
- via MIO or
- 418 355-9187
- sawatson@cegepgim.ca
