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The Suicide Prevention Center (SPC) of St. Joseph County is a program of United Health Services focused on the prevention of suicide through awareness and education.  Our programs include:

 

Programs & Presentations:

• Yellow Ribbon Youth Suicide Prevention presentations in area schools
• General awareness and education presentations to community organizations
• Be A Link - A two hour gatekeeper training that can fulfill the New teacher licensure requirement
• CALM - a free workshop to increase the number of mental health and primary care professionals who can counsel those at risk for suicide.

 

Intervention Skills Training

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive, practice oriented course designed to help individuals recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.  Just as CPR skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills needed in suicide first aid and gets the person at risk the help that they need.  This training can fulfill the new teacher licensure requirement effective July 1, 2013. 

 

Support Services for Survivors

• Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS Team)
The LOSS team is available to assist survivors after the suicide death of a loved one.  A two member team comprised of survivors, mental health workers, and compassionate community members will be "on-call" 24/7 to provide immediate support and resources to family members dealing with a sudden death. The LOSS team will work closely with law enforcement in South Bend, Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County to identify those needing help after losing a loved one to suicide, and be available at the scene or soon after to provide support.  Call 400-9111 to talk to the LOSS Team.
 

• Survivors Support Group

The support group is currently taking the summer off and there are no meetings scheduled at this time. If you are interested in attending the group, please call Tracy Schneider at 247-6047 ext. 120.  We have information for support groups in the area and also on local resources you might find helpful.  Thank you for your interest. 

Save the Date!  Race to Save Lives is November 9, 2013 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka! 

If you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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