#215 Preventing Teen Suicide. With Isaiah Neil

Isaiah Neil is a proud University of Alberta and Golden Bears Athletics Alumni from Edmonton, Alberta, who is leveraging his profound leadership by educating both youth and organizations on mental health and resilience with practical, real-world tools that foster emotional agility and resilience. 

Isaiah has worked with Canada’s largest youth mental health initiatives, Bell Let’s Talk and Jack.org, and been featured on CBC and CTV News. He is also a new member of the National Youth Council of Mental Health Commission of Canada.

His goal is to be one of Canada’s top keynote speakers and leaders for mental health to support organizations serving youth and families.

Connect with Isaiah:
Website: blueshoes.ca
Instagram: isaiahneil_
Instagram: blueshoes.studio
YouTube: Blue Shoes Studio
LinkedIn: Isaiah Neil

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

Mental Health Resources:
National
1. 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or Text 988 (Toll-free)
National service for anyone across Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone else.

2. Kids Help Phone (Youth) Call 1-800-668-6868 OR Text CONNECT to 686868
Free, confidential support for young people (ages 5-20) in Canada. Text support is available 24/7.

3. Crisis Text LineText CONNECT to 741741
Text-based support for immediate crisis and suicide intervention.

Provincial
4. Mental Health Help Line (AHS) 1-877-303-2642 (Toll-free)
24/7 confidential service providing support, information, and referrals to Albertans.

5. Addiction Helpline (AHS) 1-866-332-2322 (Toll-free)
Confidential support, information, and referral to addiction programs for alcohol, drugs, and problem gambling.

6. 211 Alberta Call 211 OR Text INFO to 211
24/7 confidential information and referral to thousands of community and social services across Alberta, including non-urgent mental health services.

Municipal
7. Distress Centre Calgary 403-266-HELP (4357)
(24/7 Crisis Line)

8. CMHA Edmonton Distress Line 780-482-HELP (4357)
(24/7 Crisis Line)

Literacy and Learning Resources
1. Jack.org Educator Hub
Learn about a variety of mental health topics with Jack.org’s resource hub.

2. Be There Certificate
Learn how to support yourself and others who may be struggling with their mental health.

3. Kids Help Phone | Supports for Caring Parents
Resources for parents support youth that are struggling in various topics

4. QPR Training
Learn how to support individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.

5. Mental Health First Aid
Learn the basics of mental health and how to support those in need of mental health support

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