SPPPPR - Programs

	Programs

Suicide Prevention Partnership operates a number of programs providing Education, Intervention and Support services.

Photo Gallery of our recent LOSS Program Luncheon.

Suicide Prevention Partnership Treatment Program

SPP has a mental health treatment program available for all El Paso and Teller County residents, as well as individuals outside our community who may not have access to mental health care in their community. The program aims to reach individuals who are unable to receive counseling services due to financial difficulties. If you, or anyone you know is at risk for suicide or suffering from issues surrounding suicide, please contact the Suicide Prevention Partnership at 719-573-7447 to be authorized for treatment. For more information ....

Education Services

These programs may be requested by phoning the Suicide Prevention Partnership office at (719) 573-7447. View the SPPPPR Speakers Bureau Brochure for additional information.

SPPPPR is regularly available to come to your organization and present an educational and awareness program which includes risk factors, warning signs, what to do, and a list of relevant community resources during a 60-90 minute presentation.

Audience: Any group desiring training

Focus: Volunteer speakers focus on training people to ACT These programs may be requested by phoning the Suicide Prevention Partnership office at (719) 573-7447. View the SPPPPR Speakers Bureau Brochure for additional information.

ASIST

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a an internally used two-day training program in techniques for intervention with persons who might be suicidal.

Audience: Teachers, doctors, emergency workers, mental health professionals

Focus: Intervention techniques for those who interface with potentially suicidal persons.

SAFE:TEEN

SAFE:TEEN is a nationally recognized program addressing teen suicide and is coordinated by the El Paso County Health Department.

Audience: High school administrators, teachers, students, and parents.

Focus: this program has been introduced into 25 Pikes Peak area high schools. Our goal is to introduce it into all area high schools.

First Responders

First Responders is a half-day training program for those who routinely deal with families after the completion of a suicide.

Audience: Police departments, fire departments, coroners, emergency transport personnel, emergency room staff, clergy and other professionals

Focus: This training provides the tools necessary to intervene with survivors of suicide without intensifying the trauma they are already experiencing, as well as tools for the responders to use in taking care of themselves in the aftermath of a trauma event.
(speakers bureau request form)

Intervention Services

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 596-LIFE (5433)

The Suicide Prevention Partnership operates the Suicide Prevention Hotline, founded in 1995.

The Hotline is staffed by 32 highly trained volunteer interventionists who assess lethality, determine if the caller is in danger, and proceed accordingly. If the caller is not in immediate danger, the interventionist will work with the caller to identify the immediate cause of the problem, examine alternative courses of action, and develop an action plan. Getting the caller’s agreement on the action plan relieves the caller’s anxiety and provides the motivation to get through the brief, intense period of emotional distress.

If the caller is in imminent danger, emergency personnel may be contacted.

Support Services

Heartbeat

Grief following suicide is a complex and sometimes overwhelming experience. Surviving the suicide of a friend or family member means grieving not only the loss, but the decision that caused the loss. Friends and family, uncomfortable talking about the death, may leave you feeling isolated and confused

Heartbeat, a partner of SPP, provides support through monthly group interaction to families who have lost loved ones to suicide. To find out more about Heartbeat, go to http://www.heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org/index.shtml.

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Suicide Prevention Partnership • 2860 South Circle Drive, Suite 102 • Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Office: (719) 573-7447 • Fax: (719) 572-0763 • Email: prevent@sppppr.org

HOTLINE: (719) 596-LIFE(5433)

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