About Us
The vision of the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention is to promote mental well-being, raise awareness, eliminate stigma, and educate to reduce suicide, suicidal behaviours, and their impacts.
Angela Sutherland
Executive Director
Jenn Vos
Operations & Administration Lead
Tracy Golnick
Men's Mental Health Program Lead, Tough Enough To Talk About Coordinator
Suzette L’Heureux
Programs Assistant
Casey Szmata
North Peace Coordinator
Sara Marchildon
Community Engagement and Education Coordinator
Jennifer Schollaardt
President
Brenden Bozlovitch
Vice President
Devon Wardley
Secretary/Treasurer
Drew Pearson
Past President
Michelle Scarrow-Baillie
Director
Shelley Dachuk
Director
Jon Anderson
Director
Heather Putio
Director
Navi Safri
Director
Jayden Sydoruk
Director
Year
2026
Our youth programs, formerly Phoenix and Gryphon, have been reimagined as You Be Youth, reflecting empowerment, individuality, and connection.
We have expanded our reach through new partnerships and services, including the Mountain Plains Drop-In, creating another safe, welcoming space for youth support and connection.
Collaboration remains central to our work, with joint workshops that bring together diverse expertise to enhance participant experience. We have also refined programming by separating age groups into Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12 to ensure content is relevant and developmentally appropriate.
These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to growing with our community and strengthening supports for youth.
Achieving accreditation through Accreditation Canada marks a significant milestone for RCSP and reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This rigorous process evaluated our programs, policies, and practices against national standards, ensuring we provide safe, high-quality, and effective services to the individuals and communities we serve.
This accomplishment is a testament to the dedication of our team, partners, and stakeholders who work tirelessly to uphold best practices in suicide prevention and mental health support. Accreditation not only recognizes the strength of our current work but also reinforces our commitment to learning, growing, and evolving, so we can continue to deliver meaningful, responsive, and impactful services for years to come.
Year
2024
Year
2020
In the spring of 2020, the organization officially changed its name to the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention (RCSP). This change reflected a renewed focus on strengthening community mental health supports, reducing crisis-related calls, and enhancing access to prevention-based services.
The new name also represents RCSP’s commitment to leading the way in delivering best-practice approaches to mental health education, suicide prevention, and early intervention. By shifting toward a more proactive and resource-focused model, RCSP continues to support individuals, families, and the broader community with compassionate, evidence-informed care.
Men at Risk was rebranded as Tough Enough To Talk About It. The program continued to grow and expand through a pioneering collaboration with NAIT’s School of Skilled Trades, strengthening its reach within skilled trade environments and supporting mental health conversations in the workplace.
Year
2016
Year
2007
The Suicide Prevention Resource Centre was officially approved as a registered non-profit organization, marking an important milestone in its development and formalizing its commitment to serving the community.
This designation strengthened the organization’s ability to expand its programs, build partnerships, and enhance access to suicide prevention and mental health supports.
Local agencies collaborated to identify a key industry need, resulting in the creation of the Men at Risk program.
Year
1999
Year
1996
The Men’s Support Group was established with support from Catholic Family Services, providing an important space for connection, support, and open dialogue among men in the community.
During this period, CISPP also delivered intervention skills training across northwest Alberta, along with public presentations aimed at increasing awareness of suicide prevention and mental health. These efforts helped strengthen community capacity to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
The Adolescent Treatment Group was created in response to growing concerns around teen suicide, bringing together a dedicated team from Children’s Services and Mental Health, with administrative support from CISPP.
As the needs of youth evolved, so did the program. What began as a treatment-focused group transformed into The Breakfast Club, shifting from traditional workshop presentations to immersive weekend retreats supported by ongoing follow-up programming.
Today, The Breakfast Club stands as our longest-running program, a testament to its lasting impact and to our continued commitment to supporting youth in meaningful, connection-driven ways.
Year
1989
Year
1982
The Suicide Prevention Resource Centre began with a shared vision: a community coming together to make a difference.
Its roots trace back to the formation of a dedicated inter-agency committee, guided by PACE (Providing Assistance, Counselling and Education). Known as the Community Inter-agency Suicide Prevention Program (CISPP), and more commonly as the Suicide Prevention Program, this passionate working group laid the foundation for what would grow into a vital community resource.
Driven by collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to supporting those in need, these early efforts planted the seeds for the impactful work we continue today.
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