A Nova Scotia mother who lost her son to suicide and her efforts to advocate for change in this province's mental health system
Update: 2025-09-10
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Nancy Saunders' son, Ben Brennan, died by suicide in 2023. He was 29 years old. Nancy shares with Jeff Douglas what her son was like and about her efforts to advocate for change in Nova Scotia's mental health.
If you or someone you know is struggling here's some resources you can access:
The Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line can be reached at 1-888-429-8167 or if this is an emergency call 911.
NSH’s Mental Health and Addictions Program’s central intake service at 1-855-922-1122
The number for Talk Suicide Canada is 1-833-456-4566.
You can call or text the national suicide crisis helpline at 9-8-8.
The number for Kids Help Phone is 1-800-668-6868, or you can text them at 686-868.
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