The month of September is recognized as a time to spread awareness regarding mental health and suicide prevention. 

For the last few years there has been an integral member of the Moose Jaw Police Service who aids in making residents feel safe and calm, sometimes when they're at their most vulnerable. 

Kane is a K-9 who is a part of the Intervention and Support sector of the Victims Services Unit at the police station. 

"If somebody is going through a particularly rough time and you can well imagine, when you're a victim, you can be very anxious, upset or angry even," explained Donna Blondeau, Kane's handler and Victim Services Coordinator, "Kane is there to provide support for that individual or individuals that are experiencing the aftermath of a crime or a tragic event."

The local police force has had Kane as a part of their team for a little over 2 years now, and Blondeau detailed that he not only helps her, but also all other members of the station. 

"Kane is actually really tuned into that and he gravitates to people that are upset or anxious or scared. He basically presents himself and while he's working he's concentrating on the individual that he senses needs some help."

Blondeau said the police station and its members is a second home and considered family to Kane. 

"I'm very thankful that we have Kane here in our community, he's met a lot of people here and we've had an excellent reception. (People) really like to get to know Kane and to meet Kane. It's been a good experience all the way around, I think he's been a benefit to our police service and our community."