Identifying Gaps in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Support Services in the Greater Hamilton Area

Abstract

This report was prepared by the McMaster Research Shop at the request of PATH Employment, an agency that provides employment support to individuals with disabilities, and Erich’s Cupboard, a mental health and suicide support organization. The report focuses on identifying suicide prevention, intervention and postvention service gaps in Hamilton, Ontario. Methods include an environmental scan of local mental health organizations specific to suicide support, interviews with local mental health and suicide support organizations, and a literature review. The results were used to help inform next steps for addressing service gaps.