MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
Workplace Suicide Prevention:
Awareness, Action, and Support
Building Confidence to Recognize, Respond, and Support
While the topic of suicide can feel uncomfortable, many leaders, employees, and organizations are increasingly encountering it in both their personal and professional lives.
During Suicide Prevention Month, join us for a practical and compassionate introduction to workplace suicide awareness. This 60-minute session provides participants with a foundational understanding of suicide in the community and workplace, along with four practical steps for responding confidently and appropriately when someone may be struggling.
Participants will leave with actionable tools, resources, and increased confidence to support a colleague, employee, client, or themselves when facing thoughts of suicide.
🗓️ September 17, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00 PM MT
👉 This event is complimentary, but registration is required.
🌐 Virtual Event
PART OF A COMPREHENSHIVE SERIES
This upcoming session will be the third of four sessions Quinn Advisory Group and Canoe Benefits will present in 2026, all designed to strengthen workplace mental health strategies.
All sessions are eligible for CPHR CPD hours
What You'll Learn
Whether you manage people, oversee HR, or influence organizational culture, this session equips you with clear, actionable knowledge you can put to work immediately.
Suicide Awareness
The Four Steps
Fact vs. Fiction
Support & Resources
Warning Signs
Strategies & Real-World Scenarios
Event Details
Who Should Attend?
- Business Owners & Organizational Leaders
- Human Resources Professionals
- Managers & Supervisors
- Benefits & Wellness Leaders
- Health & Safety Professionals
- Employee Wellness Committees
- Anyone interested in building a psychologically safer workplace
Why Attend?
Suicide impacts every sector, industry, and community. Many employees and leaders want to help but aren’t sure what to say or do.
This session focuses on awareness—not intervention certification—and helps participants develop the confidence to:
- Recognize when someone may need support
- Start a caring conversation
- Connect individuals to appropriate resources
- Support colleagues following a suicide-related event
- Foster a culture of psychological safety and compassion
The goal is simple: helping people feel more prepared to both ask for help and offer help when it matters most.
Meet Your Speaker
Tara Adams
Founder, Abridge Consulting
Tara Adams is a leading workplace mental health consultant and founder of Abridge Consulting. With years of experience as a Corporate Wellness Manager and over 30 custom-designed courses delivered since 2020, Tara helps organizations invest in their people, culture, and bottom line.
30+ Courses Delivered
Industry Expert since 2020
Register Today
Ready to Build a More Supportive Workplace?
Help your leaders and employees gain the confidence to recognize, respond, and support those who may be struggling.
Previous Sessions
Mental Health in the Workplace:
Building Resilience and Reducing Stigma
🗓️ April 23, 2026
Unlocking the Power of EAPs:
A Strategic Asset for Employee Wellbeing
🗓️ May 6, 2026
Upcoming Sessions
Ready to Build a Healthier Workplace?
Reserve your spot today for the upcoming interactive sessions.
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are one of the most underutilized and misunderstood tools available to leaders. In this practical, fast‑paced Mental Health Awareness Week session, you’ll learn how to transform your EAP from a “check‑the-box” benefit into a strategic asset that supports mental health, increases retention, and drives cost savings across your benefits program.
Canoe University - Vancouver
Winnipeg
Tuesday, April 16
Lakeview Signature
1999 Wellington Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3H 1H5
Room Rate: $169, April 15 – 16
Parking: $10.50 day, $15.75 per night
Book your reservation: 204.775.5222 (Room block: Canoe University)
Accommodations deadline: April 1, 2024
Halifax
Thursday, April 18
The Lord Nelson Hotel
1515 South Park Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2L2
Room Rate: $189, April 17 – 18
Parking: $25 per night
Book your reservation: 902.423.5130 or 1.800.565.2020
Accommodations deadline: March 25, 2024
Toronto
Wednesday, April 24 (2 sessions)
The DoubleTree by Hilton Airport West
5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON, L4W 2L2
Room Rate: $179, April 23 – 24
Parking: $10 per night
Book your reservations: 1.844.485.6263 or call directly at 1.905.624.1144 (Room block: Canoe Procurement)
Accommodations deadline: April 2, 2024
Event Code of Conduct
Canoe is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive and harassment free environment for all persons attending events hosted, including conventions, tradeshows, meetings, and networking events. The Event Code of Conduct sets the tone and direction of conduct and ethical behavior that could be perceived as damaging to the trust and confidence of members, suppliers, members of government and, the general public. Canoe expects all attendees to behave in a professional and respectful manner.
Agenda
Please note that this agenda will be updated with more information as it is available.| TIME | ACTIVITY | |||
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration, Networking, and Coffee | |||
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Who is Canoe? | |||
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Inside the Mind of a Canoe Member | |||
| 9:30 – 9:45 am | Break | |||
| 9:45 – 10:15 am | Corporate Has a Contract, What Now? | |||
| 10:15 – 11:00 am | Tips & Tricks, Let’s Talk! | |||
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Questions and Discussion | |||