Because people who are feeling suicidal often do not want to die – they just don’t know where to turn – we offer presentations to help people learn how to get support. Dispelling the myths and presenting the facts about suicide helps people reach out to the suicide crisis line.
We offer:
Presentations to youth and adults create a safe space and help participants:
- Identify the stigma and myths about suicide that discourage people from reaching out
- Increase their awareness of suicide warning signs and suicidal statements and how to respond
- Learn to recognize risk factors such as isolation and increase in alcohol/drug use
- Increase their ability to express compassion for those experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Identify ways to get help for themselves or someone else who may be at risk
- Discuss helpful and harmful coping behaviors
Trainings for service providers prepare those working with at risk groups:
- Explore their own beliefs, feelings, thoughts, and attitudes around suicide
- Identify the suicide crisis line as a resource for them and the people they serve
- Identify those who may be at an increased risk for suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Identify and respond effectively to suicide warning signs and suicidal statements
- Use safe strategic models to discuss suicide with their clients
- Use communication skills that promote trust and encourage expression
- Engage a comprehensive suicide/crisis intervention model to promote safety
- Plan for and practice effective self-care and debriefing
Presentations and training for your school, organization, or business
Suicide does not discriminate. Our customized presentations are available for schools, service groups, non-profit agencies, mental health providers, hospitals, and local businesses.
- Presentations and trainings are free & available in English or Spanish.
- Outreach presentations include age appropriate content, resources, and materials.
- Scheduling is flexible.
- We are also able to provide internationally recognized, evidence-based trainings such as ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). If you are interested in receiving one of these trainings, you can click here to submit a request, email us at sps24hr@fsa-cc.org or call our administrative line at 831-459-9373.
Have you participated in a presentation or training from SPS? We would like to hear from you! Click here to tell us about your experience and give us feedback!
24-Hour Suicide Crisis Line
Toll-free: 9-8-8
Serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties for over 50 years
Calls to the Suicide Crisis Line are confidential, but we are required to report to outside agencies and/or get additional help in certain situations, including immediate risk of suicide or homicide and minor, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
Las llamadas a Suicide Crisis Line son confidenciales, pero estamos obligados a informar a agencias exteriores y de obtener ayuda adicional en ciertas situaciones, incluyendo riesgo inmediato de suicidio u homicidio al igual que abuso o descuido/abandono de algún menor, anciano y/ó un adulto dependiente.
