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NEED2 Suicide Prevention Education & Support

We work every day to prevent deaths by suicide through our community programs and our online presence

Vancouver Island 24/7 crisis line 1-888-494-3888
United States 24/7 crisis line 1-800-273-8255
International List: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com/wiki/International_Suicide_Prevention_Directory

01/12/2026

This free online webinar is designed for community members 19yrs + who have experienced the loss of su***de and will explore the complex connection between this grief and our bodies, mind and relationships.

January 21st 6:30-8:30pm online
To register, email supportgroup@need2.ca

01/09/2026

Now that the holiday season has passed and things are slowing down, take a moment to reflect on what grounded you during what can often feel like a chaotic and overwhelming time for many folks.
Let's gently moving into this new year with calmness and reflection. 💙

01/07/2026

To create su***de safer communities we need everyone to feel comfortable talking about su***de and able to recognize those around them that may be struggling.
Check out our workshop Su***de Education & Awareness (SEA): For Adults to learn how you can start the conversation and support the people around you.

February 3rd, 6:30pm on zoom.

In this workshop we will discuss the stigma that surrounds su***de, the importance of normalizing conversations around the topic and how we can support those around us that may be struggling.

01/02/2026

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12/29/2025

We are now registering for our next ASIST workshop taking place on February 9/10, 2026.
Learn the skills to help someone with thoughts of su***de and help contribute to a su***de safer community.

12/24/2025

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12/22/2025

We couldn't do the work we do without support. Thank you Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem 💙

12/15/2025

Big thank you to the Dollar A Day Foundation for supporting NEED2! 💙💛

12/12/2025

Crisis lines can be great resources to turn to when you're struggling and are not sure who to talk to. You are free to talk about anything that's on your mind and you will receive free, non-judgmental support from a caring individual.
Sometimes just talking about our problems out loud and having a listening ear can make a huge difference.

12/04/2025

The holidays can be a time to gather and show love and appreciation for friends and family, but for many the holiday season can also bring up feelings of loss and loneliness.

NEED2's SEA: For Adults workshop teaches the skills to have open conversations about mental health and su***de, how to identify those who may be struggling and connect them with support.

Join us December 18th, online, for this important learning opportunity and work with us to create su***de safer communities.

December 18th, online, 6:30pm-8pm PST
$25
Register on our website at www.need2.ca/courses

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12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, your donation helps bring NEED2’s Youth Su***de Prevention workshops into as many classrooms as possible this year— so every young person gets the emotional tools they need long before crisis hits.

Meet Samantha.
At 9 years old, she learned how to calm big feelings.
At 11, she learned that her emotions were experiences — not her identity.
At 13, she learned how to recognize early signs of stress and anxiety.
In high school, she learned how to reach out early and support a struggling friend safely.

Because she learned these skills early, Samantha is far less likely to engage in suicidal behaviour or rely on crisis care later in life.

This is prevention.
This is impact.
This is what your donation makes possible.

Your donation directly supports our commitment to making these workshops accessible to every school, regardless of budget. We believe every young person deserves these life-saving skills, and your generosity ensures that cost is never a barrier to access.

👉 Donate at www.need2.ca/donate

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2390 Arbutus Road
Victoria, BC
V8N1V7

Telephone

+12503866328

Website

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Our Story

Starting as crisis phone service in 1970, NEED as it was called then, began with a few concerned folks from the University of Victoria who wanted to start a phone line to help those thinking of su***de. A decade later, NEED had received over 100,000 phone calls.

1996 saw a school based program introduced called where volunteers would deliver presentations to middle and high schools bringing awareness to the topic of su***de. NEED2 was aiming for a whole schools program where the program would be implemented in each school; 29 classes, 700 students received the presentation that school year.

In 2002 a youth focused version of the crisis line was welcomed which provided some peer based support for youth who needed to access a crisis line. NEED later became a founding partner in developing 1 800 SU***DE in BC.