Let's Get Youth The Help They Need

It's one of the most pressing issues facing youth today - the lack of support for mental illness and the tragic consequences, such as suicide.

1.2 million Canadian children and youth are affected by mental illness - yet less than one-quarter of them are getting help. Suicide is the leading cause of non-accidental death among youth. Up to 8% of young Canadians will try to take their own lives this year, and almost all who die by suicide have a mental illness, such as depression.

Our governments are not doing nearly enough to help youth.

We need to convince the federal government that more funding and support is needed to get kids the help they need.

Add your name below to send a message to your Member of Parliament in favour of the creation of a National Youth Suicide Prevention Fund to support child and youth suicide prevention initiatives across Canada.

It's time we do right by our youth.
Dear [Member of Parliament's Name],

I am sending you this letter and Life Savers® today for a very important reason - because I am personally asking you to play a vital role in helping to save the lives of thousands of young Canadians.

Did you know that as many as 8% of young people will try to take their own lives this year (that's as many as 173,000 kids)? Almost all who die by suicide have a mental illness, such as depression. But suicide is largely preventable.

We need to be doing more to provide for the mental health needs of our young people and prevent tragedies like suicide.

[Your personal message about why this issue is important to you will be added here.]

That's why I am supporting Partners for Mental Health's request to the federal government to invest $100 million over 5 years in a National Youth Suicide Prevention Fund. This Fund will be matched by provincial and territorial governments, or not-for-profit organizations. The Fund will create and support children and youth suicide prevention initiatives across the country.

I hope you will make a difference that only you can make, by supporting the creation of this National Youth Suicide Prevention Fund.

It's time we do right by our youth.

Sincerely,

[Your name]
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