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Suicide Prevention Task Force
The Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Task Force (P-SPTF)’s mission is to work toward zero suicides in Philadelphia. This mission will be achieved through a collaboration of all stakeholders and by engaging in a coordinated and integrated approach across the city.
Philadelphia Suicide Prevention
Strategic Framework
Connect with the Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Task Force
To learn more, contact the Task Force at PhiladelphiaSPTF@phila.gov.
Crisis Support
If you or a loved one is experiencing an urgent crisis, you can:
- Call 800-273-TALK (8255) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
- Chat live with someone from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
- Text HOME to 741741 to text with a live, trained Crisis Counselor
- Call 911
- Go to your local crisis response center
- Go immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room
Support Groups
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups: Monthly meetings to help loss survivors cope, connect, and work toward healing. Please note: meetings are happening virtually until further notice.
- Second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 873 0275 6074
- Passcode: 475418
- Dial In: 646-931-3860 and enter Meeting ID: 87302756074#
- Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 893 6596 4973
- Password: 235637
- Dial In: 646-931-3860 and enter Meeting ID: 89365964973#
- Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 838 0849 1956
- Password: 512192
- Dial In: 646 931-3860 and enter Meeting ID: 83808491956#
- Fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 850 7870 0472
- Password: 137551
- Dial In: 646-931-3860 and enter Meeting ID: 85078700472#
Additional Resources
- Healthy Minds Philly Suicide Resource Page: Additional suicide prevention resources are available on Healthy Minds Philly, including local and national resources.
- Suicide By the Numbers: This PDF offers a stark reminder of how prevalent a problem suicide is here in Philadelphia.
- STAR Center Postvention Guide: The Services for Teens At Risk (STAR-Center) is a program that combines clinical and outreach services designed to combat the problem of adolescent suicide. Numerous school districts across the country have used the Postvention Guide and services in dealing with the tragedy of teen suicide.
- Delaware County Intermediate Unit Postvention Practices Video: Created by the DCIU and the Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative, this video offers ideas for schools on how to prevent youth suicide.
- International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. In 2017, there were over 350 Survivor Day events in 18 countries.
- zerosuicide.org: For mental health professionals, health care providers, or organizations looking for resources in suicide prevention.
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