As part of the Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention Plan, the provincial government is providing $250,000 in grants to support suicide prevention initiatives in Saskatchewan.

Applications will be accepted from groups such as community-based organizations, Indigenous organizations, school divisions and municipalities. The program announcement is taking place on September 10 which is Suicide Prevention Day.

In a news release, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said, “The tragic loss of a person by suicide is felt by family members, friends, and the entire community.”  She points to the grants as an important way to work with partners to support the mental health of our residents across the province.

The government says of its $624 million investment in mental health and addictions, $2.25 million is specifically for suicide prevention initiatives.

For information on how to apply for a Suicide Prevention Grant, visit: Saskatchewan.ca/suicide-prevention-grant.