The Suicide Prevention Coalition (SPC) of Warren County has meetings monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:00PM to 2:00PM, in person at Warren YMCA & virtually via Teams.
Suicide Prevention Coalition of Warren County is a team of people working together to eliminate suicide and support those impacted by loss through education and awareness. LIVE- Local Initiatives Value Everyone
Awareness, Education & Support- to eliminate suicide deaths and support those affected in Warren County by understanding suicide and developing skills for prevention, intervention, and loss support with focus on high-risk populations.
PRIDE- June 15 at Bett’s Park 11am-4pm. Table/booth to provide Suicide Prevention info and acceptance, approval, welcoming by giving out Free Hugs (actual hugs as well as Hugs juice barrels & Hershey kisses.
Warren County Fair- 1st week in August 5-10, 2024, YMCA table with activities
GLOW- September event (date to be determined) to shine a light in the darkness created by CORE. We will be working with CORE to expand and grow this event to become an overnight celebration of life in honor and memory of those affected by suicide. “Life is Glow-rious” GLOW Walk at War Memorial Field- it is still a part of the CORE Sidewalk Days event to include luminaries for those lost to suicide.
Works of HEART; LIVE ON- art made by survivors to share as a moving community installation. We need help sharing this project, collecting craft/art supplies, creating art, and working on the installation.
LOSS TEAM- Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors- We are in the process of establishing a local team for responses when a suicide attempt or death occurs. We have begun collecting the information and resources to allow us to begin establishing a team for Warren County. The development of this team may take upwards of a year to be established and ready for response. Until we are set up, please feel free to reach out for connections to existing support. There are resources available locally and nationally to help in coping with loss by suicide.
CORE...Choosing Openness Regarding Experiences...About CORE Warren PA www.corewarrenpa.org
SAMHSA- available items & information for free www.samhsa.gov
Resource directory- paper copy through Jefferson DeFrees or online Resource Directory — Jefferson Defrees Family Center (jdfamilycenter.org)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP- www.afsp.org) AFSP’s mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. We create a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develop suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provide support for those affected by suicide.
Trevor Project site & hotline to support LGBTIQ+ youth/young people The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People (wwwthetrevorproject.org) Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text 678-678
Jana Marie Foundation- Centre County https://janamariefoundation.org/
LOSS Community Services, Home - LOSS Community Services (losscs.org), Columbus, OH 43221, Phone: 614 - 530 – 8064, Email: Team@losscs.org
Rural Minds | USA www.ruralminds.org info@ruralminds.org, (800) 226-8113
Suicide Prevention Alliance https://www.suicidepreventionalliance.org/
AFSP courses available at Calendar | AFSP (www.afsp.org/calendar)
QPR & CALM is available online through a virtual instructor led 1 hour program are available at no cost through theresilientveteran.org The Resilient Veteran - Working to Eliminate Veteran Suicide and Promote Veteran Suicide Awareness
MH Summit April 17, 2024 at Zion Church, Clarion, PA- $20 for a full day training for MH Professional & church leaders Register for the Church Mental Health Summit in Clarion www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com/clarioncounty