In our society today, the widely growing problem of suicide is hidden because of the belief that it is morally wrong. The public is afraid to address this issue because it may have the wrong influence on teens and adults alike. This program is not here to glorify suicide, in fact it is here to prevent it. "Canada has the third-highest suicide rate in the industrialized world for the 15-24 age group" - The Globe and Mail. It is now the time to pull together as a community and prevent suicide. We must not be afraid any longer to speak the truth. Only the truth can save lives. We will use understanding, and a willingness to lend an ear and a shoulder to cry on or whatever it takes to let those that need help attain it. It doesn't take just one person to save lives, it takes the world as a whole, and the help and healing will begin now.

As a program we are here to reach out to those who are hiding in the shadows of their severe stress and pain in life. We are also here to educate, so that people will become aware that this program is available. We are dedicated in bringing solutions to this international problem. Our program consists of hard working teens, and adult advisories. The more volunteers, either teens or adults will create a stronger program in Ontario, because there is strength in numbers.

Any person in this world has the potential to become suicidal, and now is the right time to begin to lend a hand in providing the hope and help that we are all in a need for.

The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program (Ontario Chapter) is a not for profit chapter of the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program an Outreach Program of the Light for Life Foundation International (Created in memory of Mike Emme).