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Despite the widely negative backlash against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford over allegations of drug abuse and other questionable behaviour, one local business owner is showing his support for the embattled mayor. Harry Vandekemp, owner of Golden Crisp Fish & Chips at 1354 Weston Rd., near Jane Street, put up a sign a few >>>CUSTOMER, page 13

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It’s a show audiences can expect to see something they’ve never seen before. That’s how York resident

Tony Nguyen describes the 15th anniversary concert by Nagata Shachu, a professional Japanese taiko drumming and music group, tomorrow and Saturday, at the Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W.

“They’re in for quite a treat,” said Nguyen, who is one of five members in the group. Nagata Shachu has been performing since 1998 and has toured throughout Canada, the U.S. and Italy. They have also

recorded six albums with the latest titled Hymus Road to be released at the show. Nguyen joined the group three years ago after attending the University of Toronto >>>TONY, page 2

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Have your say on future of Briar Hill school site Tony Nguyen in Nagata Shachu CLARK KIM ckim@insidetoronto.com A public meeting over the proposed development of the former Briar Hill Public School site will be held Tuesday at Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School, 111 Danesbury Ave. Residents can attend the meeting taking place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to review the application and provide feedback to the developer and

city planning staff. Some residents, like Brian Rose, are already opposed to the proposed development Tues. by Madison Homes of 136 townhouse units with underground parking and four commercial units on the site of the former Briar Hill Public School, which was closed by the Toronto District School

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Nguyen composed a song called Kitsunetsuki, which will be premiered at the anniversary show, using both high-pitched and lowpitched taiko drums as well as gongs. To lear n more about Nagata Shachu or for more details about the concert, visit www.nagatashachu. com

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lthough her two-year-old son is Sandra Martinez’s only child, she thinks of herself as a mother of two. The York woman picks up and cuddles her 27-month-old toddler, Sebastian Correa, as he scampers by in the living room of their home in the area of Eglinton Avenue and Dufferin Street. Then, her eyes tear up with love and gratitude as she thinks of her “second” child. She doesn’t know who this youngster was, other than he or she died very young and the parents agreed to donate organs so that other children could live, Sebastian is alive today because he received this unknown child’s heart, said Martinez as her husband, Mauricio Correa, nodded in agreement. “Unfortunately, this child was going to die but they (the parents) decided to let them live on. I feel I have two children,” she said. “We love Sebastian beyond words. We love the donor beyond words as well.” When Martinez was 20 weeks pregnant, a routine scan revealed half of Sebastian’s heart did not appear to have developed properly. RARE CONDITION A further test confirmed he had hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare condition in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped. Doctors presented Sebastian’s parents with four options: terminate the pregnancy, consent to three heart surgeries over time after the baby was born, take him home after his birth and provide palliative care until he died, or the remote possibility of a heart transplant. Because of their strong Catholic faith, Martinez and Correa would not consider abortion and they were not prepared to just let their baby die. Convinced God would save their

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child, the parents chose the surgeries. A week after Sebastian was born, he underwent the first of what was supposed to be three operations. For a month, he did well but then suffered complications. A lack of oxygen to his abdominal area meant Sebastian developed necrotizing enterocolitis, which basically meant his intestines died and he required colostomy and ilestomy bags to collect human waste. Between the ages of three and five months, he suffered three cardiac arrests. Following the third cardiac arrest, he needed a ventilator to breathe and had exhausted available medications. Doctors suggested his parents consider taking him home to die, an option Martinez and Correa rejected. “‘God is going to lift him up from

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Meanwhile, he eats through a tube in his stomach because he didn’t learn to swallow food as a baby. Tubes down his throat left his left vocal chord paralyzed, meaning his voice is weaker than it would have otherwise been. He speaks only a few words such as Mom, Dad, up and Toopy, his favourite cartoon. Sebastian learned to walk earlier this month, a skill he is quickly perfecting as he happily darts around the living room like any typical toddler. And he enjoys attending a daycare for children with special needs. Martinez admits she was initially over-protective of Sebastian, trying to make sure he never got hurt, but she realized that was unrealistic. “We want him to have a normal life. That’s why he got the transplant,” she said. “A child had to die so our son could live so we’re going to let him live.”

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The Ontario Trillium Gift of Life Network, the provincial agency that manages Ontario’s organ donation system, is hoping more residents will consider registering to donate their organs, especially in the Greater Toronto Area, which has a very low number of registered donors compared to other regions in Ontario. For example, only 11 per cent of eligible York residents have registered, compared to a provincial average of 24 per cent, Trillium president, Ronnie Gavsie, said. There are 1,500 people on the list awaiting a life-saving organ transplant in Ontario, including 27 York residents. On average, one of them will die every three days waiting for a transplant, she added. One donor can save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of up to 75 others through donations such as eyes and muscles. So far this year, 12 York residents have received transplants, up one from the 11 York residents who received transplants last year. Anyone 16 years of age and older with an Ontario health card can register and there are no health conditions that prevent someone from being a donor, Gavsie said. All major religions encourage their members to become donors, she said. “Saving a life trumps everything and faith leaders of all major religions try to encourage their communities,” she said. Paper donor cards are no longer used in Ontario and people who want to register as donors should sign up on the website www.beadonor.ca, a process that takes about two minutes to complete. The decision to become a registered donor is a very personal one, Gavsie acknowledged. However, fears and misconceptions often prevent people from registering, although many will agree once they have been educated, she said. It is important for people to also discuss their wishes with loved ones because family consent is needed at the time of donation.

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oronto’s reputation has certainly taken a pounding these past few weeks, with news of our mayor drawing international attention for all the wrong reasons. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try to find some bright spots in this mess. Once the jokes and stories die down, most will have seen our city as having taken the political steps necessary to deal with the situation while respecting the democratic process. Mayor Rob Ford is only one person in this city and, remember, he’s only one vote on council. What about the rest of us? We know Toronto is so much more than this. We’re a great city with lots to offer residents and visitors. It’s our home, and there couldn’t be a better time for residents for take a look our view at our positives rather than feeling sorry for the unwanted attenwe’re getting. Celebrate our tion We just held another wonderful great city and Santa Claus Parade last Sunday, drawing huge crowds downall it offers town for the 109th annual event. Remember that it takes some 3,000 volunteers to run the parade, and make it the success it is year after year. That’s the Toronto we’re proud to live in and there’s plenty more to celebrate. With winter approaching, skaters can take to a number of outdoor ice rinks slated to open this weekend. Going out and enjoying recreational activities in the city, be it skating, taking part in other sports or simply going for a walk in a park, there’s no better way to get back in touch with your community. We can also enjoy the holiday season by taking part in one of the many events set for the city. We get the best of the best when it comes to productions such as the National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. And every neighbourhood celebrates the season with bazaars, bake sales, performances, community and school concerts, and numerous undertakings to help those less fortunate at this time of year. When you are talking with friends and family from afar in the coming weeks, tell them the good things about our city. Ensure they understand all this political hoopla does not impact the day-to-day governing of Toronto, and certainly takes nothing away from the spirit, services and fun of our city.

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‘Is there ice yet?’ local skaters ask ‘I

s there ice yet?” That was an oft-repeated line from kids at this time of year when I was growing up. As soon as it started to get cold – and it did in November – all we could think of was how soon we’d be playing hockey outside. Oh, and when I say cold, I don’t mean this impersonating Celsius cold, I mean the real deal: Fahrenheit cold. “Is there ice yet?” The ice we were referring to was on rinks built in the playgrounds of the schools nearby. Prefab rinks that we called “cushions” were installed at all the public and high schools around town. Some of the bigger schools were lucky enough to have more than one. There were also pleasure-skating ovals beside the rinks. No fancy nickname for them, but they were just as popular as the cushions.

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The first flooding was always around the 15th of November. By the 17th a few of the schools were lucky enough to have a glistening surface. “Is there ice yet?” When my friends and I posed the question we weren’t talking about our own public school, West Prep, which, sadly, took longer to get in the game than others. We were referring to legendary locations such as Blythwood Public School, which always seemed to have ice first. The maintenance man in charge of that rink had the magic touch. But enough of way back when; fast forward to today. Well, well, well, it looks like our once-favourite fall phrase could be making a comeback. There are

big plans in the works to extend the outdoor shinny and skating season in Toronto. Not on the natural ice we used to have, made from water out of a big black hose that would freeze in a few days. There’s only a slim chance of getting natural ice in January and February, let alone November anymore. But on artificial ice, courtesy of refrigeration systems underneath the rinks, which is going to be putting in some much welcomed overtime this season. Of the outdoor artificial ice rinks in the city, 14 are set to open this Saturday and 41 next Saturday. A special tip of the hat – and tuque and hockey helmet – to Harbourfront, which beat the other rinks to the punch by getting theirs up and running last Saturday. And the icing on the rink?

The majority of them are expecting to remain active through the third week of February and a bunch of the more ambitious venues have their sights set on staying open until the middle of March. Sweet. Of course, the ever party-pooping climate may have something to say about that. Still, it warms the heart to know there is a commitment from the powers that be to try and keep the outdoor season going as long as possible. Sooooo ... “Is there ice yet?” Funny you should ask. How does this Saturday sound to you? Like music to these ears. Race you to the rink. Ah, on second thought, the news is so good, I’ll race you to all of them.

Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics? Not so much. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at jamie.wayne@sympatico.ca

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Seniors Information and Active Living Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Clair West Services for Seniors, 2562 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: Laura McGill, Eglinton Hill Centre Coordinator, 416787-2114, ext. 227, lauram@servicesforseniors. ca COST: Free A public education initiative to increase seniors awareness about the programs and services to which they are entitled, knowledge on healthy aging and lifestyle, and recognition of seniors contributions. Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www. yorkguardian.com. Read weeks of listings from your York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto. activities and games, and will have the opportunity to win prizes. There will be a raffle to win one of several gourmet baskets

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Diabetes Education Clinic WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: New Hope Tabernacle, 2431 St. Clair Ave. W. CONTACT: Vivia, 416-263-4874 COST: Free Interactive sessions with registered dietitian and diabetes nurse educator. Happening today and Dec. 22. Call to register.

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Want to Know About Zinio? WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Weston Library, 2 King St. CONTACT: 416-394-1016, westaff@ torotopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Learn about Zinio, Toronto Public Library’s online magazine service. Discover how to access the latest magazine issues using your computer or mobile device. Call to register. Publish Your Story Online With Wattpad WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free

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Small Space Gardening WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Church of the Good Shepherd, 1149 Weston Rd. COST: Free Roselands Horticultural Society hosts noted Canadian garden writer Lorraine Flanigan. She’ll share tips on creating a beautiful and productive garden on a small plot of land.

Volunteers Wanted for Weston Village Santa Claus Parade Looking for volunteers to deliver flyers and put up posters before the Dec. 1 parade; and help carry sponsor banners, wear costumes, and to act as parade marshals during the event. Visit www.westonvillagebia.com to download the volunteer forms. You can also email the parade co-ordinator at admin@wesonvillagebia.com. Counts as community hours.

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Financial Services Program Information Night WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Representatives from Seneca College will discuss financial service programs offered at the college. Visit us to learn more about these programs and future career path opportunities. Call to register.

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St. Clair West Services for Seniors Annual General Meeting WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. WHERE: St. Clair West Services for Seniors, 2562 Eg-

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development a thorough job in putting “I believe our Years of together the action plan. Action will make a difference “We’re going to be held to account to achieve these for our society,” Quan said. “With this as our guide, we goals.” will direct our focus and align Monitoring and tracking our resources to support every actions are also listed in the student, every school, every plan to gather evidence to day of the year.” show students are Be a part of the At the regular making progress at the classroom b o a rd m e e t i n g discussion. Visit level, school level last Wednesday, this story on our trustees endorsed website and share and system level. the four-year plan, TDSB board your thoughts in which consists of 36 chair Chris Bolton the comments measurable action agreed with Quan section. items that will be the plan outlines reviewed annually.  bit.ly/1bAOZb7 an ambitious yet For example, one “actionable” vision of the measurable targets listed for the TDSB. is to increase the number of “We look forward to this high school students at the ambitious plan because it is provincial standard for literacy more than just words,” Bolton by seven per cent from 81 to 88 said in a statement. “It is an per cent by June 2014. actionable blueprint for the “There’s accountability years ahead.” in this,” said EtobicokeFor more about the Years Lakeshore Trustee Pamela of Action: 2013-2017 plan, Gough, who credited the visit www.tdsb.on.ca/everystudent education director for doing

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xperts agree, the teenage years can present a whole host of pressures – most of which can easily be managed with the right support from parents and caregivers. There are particular pressures, however, that if unrecognized and allowed to fester, can compel youth to take their own drastic measures to cope. With proper awareness and exposure to positive stories of inspiration, teens can change their outlook says Prof. Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. He points to all-star pitcher and Toronto Blue Jay R.A. Dickey as someone who overcame the odds. With the release of his autobiography in 2012 Wherever I Wind up: My Quest for Truth came the revelation that Dickey had been harbouring a devastating secret for most of his life – he had been sexually assaulted as a child. To cope, he turned inward and away from his family. “As one illustration of his feeling of isolation, Dickey would break into empty houses so he could sleep alone and didn’t have to go home,” Flett says. Tormented by the abuse he suffered as a child coupled with early career setbacks, Dickey contemplated suicide for a time. It was after nearly drowning in the Missouri River his perspective on life changed. “Here’s an example of someone who got a second chance and went on to become the best pitcher in the league,” Flett says. Experts who deal with suicide from across the province, say youth contemplating suicide may be dealing with a number of risk factors including isolation, perfectionism, stress, imitation, the topic’s prevalence in public discussion, as well as a need for instant gratification. The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Flett, whose collaborative work with

Dr. Paul Hewitt of the University of British Columbia on perfectionism has received widespread national and international attention. Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain they’re experiencing. “We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning,’” Flett says. “Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common.” However, family members and friends need to be aware if everything seems too perfect. Flett advises parents to look out for their teens if they are no longer feeling or

seeming like their old selves. Open up a dialogue, he says. Parents need to demonstrate to their teen that they care. Their child needs to know he or she matters, that their love is not contingent on unreachable expectations. Parents should not be afraid to share some of the mistakes they’ve made or how they overcame a difficult period in their lives. In a conversation with school teachers, who asked him what they could do when they see kids who are pushed to the limit, Flett advised them to be that person teens can open up to, to assure them that they are not alone. “They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says. “Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.” Sheeba Narikuzhy, clinical supervisor at East Metro Youth Services, says there can be a

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We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning. Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common. – York University Prof. Gordon Flett, LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research

range of warning signs for youth thinking about suicide, including significant changes in eating and sleeping habits; withdrawal from friends, family and activities and unusual behaviour or unusual neglect of appearance and a teen’s decline in school performance or attendance. “Be aware of talk of suicide, even in a joking way,” she says. Sudden or dramatic changes in personality should get parents’ attention. If teens become happy and calm after a long period of moodiness and anger, perhaps they’ve made a decision about ending their life or, if they have begun to give away prized possessions, seemingly for no reason. “The risk factors can be biological, whether teens have mental health issues like depression, anxiety or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder),” Narikuzhy says. “There are social risk factors: victimization by peers; bullying or cyber-bullying or conflict with peers; it could be a romantic relationship breakdown or a change in friendship like a fight. For teens, their social and peer >>> page 15

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Real teens, real trouble Keeping a close eye on a teen’s moods and activities can help determine whether there’s cause for concern.

The Catalysts: What to watch out for Metroland Media surveyed experts who deal with suicide on reasons why youth may contemplate ending their life. The following six reasons are identified as catalysts and are explained here in the hopes the information may prove helpful to parents and caregivers concerned about their own child. 1. PERFECTIONISM The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Prof. Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research. Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain, helplessness and hopelessness they’re experiencing. “No one’s that perfect,” Flett says. “People need to be attuned when their sixth sense goes off.” 2. STRESS Stress could materialize itself in teens through such issues as depression, panic attacks or addiction. Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, according to Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department. “Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says. “Have a conversation with your child. “Ask the child what’s going on, ask >>>from page 14 circle is very important.” Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life. Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, Narikuzhy says. Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be imitation. Flett confirms that suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act. “If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says. “There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life. They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’” We as a society are better off talking about suicide, yet it’s important how we broach the subject, Flett says. “What I would advocate is for parents to do their own research, but more information should be

‘how can I help?’ Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.” 3. PREVALENCE IN PUBLIC DISCUSSION Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be copycats. Suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act. “If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says. “There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life. “They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’” 4. IMITATION Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life. Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, says East Metro Youth Services clinical supervisor Sheeba Narikuzhy. “For teens, their social and peer circle is very important,” she says. more readily available,” he says. Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, the feeling of never being able to meet expectations and feeling socially disconnected, according to Flett.

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Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way. – Dr. Michelle Marshall, psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre

There is a range of conditions where teens may have suicidal thoughts, agrees Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department. They might be struggling with

5. ISOLATION Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, Flett says. Feeling socially disconnected, whether it’s because of a friendship or romantic relationship breakdown or victimization by peers through bullying, can turn a person inwards. “They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says. “Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.” 6. INSTANT GRATIFICATION Teens and youth are at their wits’ end. They are desperate to get rid of their pain and they develop their own coping mechanisms to relieve that pressure. However, most of the time, they want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy says. “Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way,” she says.

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depression, panic attacks, addiction or sexual orientation. Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, she says. Normalize “Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says. “Have a conversation with your child. Ask the child what’s going on, ask ‘how can I help?’ Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.” Family doctors are your first point of contact, says the psychiatrist. Most of the time, teens and youth do not want to die. They want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy stresses. “Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way.”

Fearless hero, risk-taker remembered for his generosity The loved ones of Mark Snoddon shared his story in the hopes that his lost life is never forgotten and can inspire the change needed to avoid further preventable deaths in Ontario.

hose who knew Mark Snoddon knew he was someone you could count on. Mark wasn’t willing to settle for a mundane existence. Tackling many feats in his short life, his strongest passion was fighting fire. “He was the youngest fireman on the Baysville Fire Department,” said his mom Judy. “They called him Backdraft because he was the first one at every scene. He loved the excitement.” Mark was fearless. Always pushing the limits, he often put himself in danger to help others, scaling the roof of a burning building or climbing inside a flame-engulfed car. “Even when he was a kid, he would jump into anything. Nothing scared him,” she said. “Everybody loved him

from the time he was born. He had this huge smile. He was like a clown.” While home visiting his family on Aug. 8, 1998, at the age of 21, Mark shot and killed himself on the front lawn of the family home in the early morning hours, while his family, including his wife, was still in bed. A hero in life, Mark was honoured with a fireman’s funeral. “There were so many people there. It was unbelievable.” Following the ceremony, one of the attendees told her he had met her son when Mark was working as a gas attendant. He said when Mark found out the man was in the process of moving and didn’t have much help, Mark said he would rally some friends and help the man unload belongings the following morning. “He said he didn’t think Mark would actually show up, but there he was the next morning. That’s just the kind of guy he was. Always willing to help.” -By Kelly McShane

Parent and youth resources for prevention and coping CALL 911 if you are thinking of harming yourself or if someone you know is in imminent danger of harming themselves.

Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention >> ospn.ca

health problems Mobilizing Minds >> www.mobilizingminds.ca A mental health project led by young adults, community organizations and health professionals

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention >> suicideprevention.ca

Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Youth Line 1-800-268-9688

Hope and Healing After Suicide: A practical guide for people who have lost someone to suicide in Ontario >> www.camh.ca

River of Life Program >> www.riveroflifeprogram.ca Online training about Aboriginal youth suicide

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Mind your Mind >> mindyourmind.ca A website for youth created by youth offering resources, tools to help manage stress and mental

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