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24-Hour Mental Health Delegate Line: 215-685-6440
24-Hour Mental Health Delegate Line: 215-685-6440
Statewide Suicide Prevention Task Force Listening Session
On May 29, the governor of Pennsylvania announced the creation of a statewide Suicide Prevention Task Force. The goal of this task force is to bring together state agencies with differing responsibilities and constituencies to inform a comprehensive, statewide suicide prevention plan.
Suicide does not discriminate, and all ages, genders, regions, and socioeconomic statuses may be affected. Because of this, the task force is seeking public input on their ideas for suicide prevention, education around mental health and suicide, and how to dispel the stigma around suicide and mental health.
Public listening sessions will take place around the commonwealth beginning in September through November. Sessions are currently scheduled for:
- Thursday, September 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Penn State Behrend – Erie, PA
- Thursday, September 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Temple University – Philadelphia
- Thursday, October 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Jewish Community Center – York, PA
- Thursday, October 24 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Area – Additional Details Coming Soon
- Friday, October 25 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Allentown – Additional Details Coming Soon
- Thursday, November 7 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Jewish Healthcare Foundation – Pittsburgh, PA
- Friday, November 8 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
- Friday, November 15 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Southeastern Pennsylvania – Additional Details Coming Soon
You can register for the listening sessions here.
Please complete one registration per participant from your organization or family. If you would like to speak, please indicate that on your registration. Additional details on locations and parking will be sent ahead of each event.
Thank you for your support of Pennsylvanians affected by suicide.
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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 collaboration of all stakeholders and by engaging in a coordinated and integrated approach across the city.
Connect with the Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Task Force
To learn more, contact the Task Force at PhiladelphiaSPTF@phila.gov.
Crisis Support
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
Support Groups
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- 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: 910 9359 5362
- Password: 1234
- Dial In: 646-876-9923 and enter Meeting ID: 91093595362#
- Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 963 7635 2520
- Password: 1234
- Dial In: 646-876-9923 and enter Meeting ID: 96376352520#
- Fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 930 8719 2763
- Password: 1234
- Dial In: 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID: 930 8719 2763#
- Second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
- 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.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
- Healthy Minds Philly Suicide Resource Page: Additional suicide prevention resources 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 Teems At Risk (STAR-Center) is a program that combines clinical and outreach services designed to combat the problem of adolescent suicide.The Postvention Guide and services have been used by numerous school districts across the country 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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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Click to view DBHIDS calendar for Suicide Prevention-related events.
Preventing Suicide: Breaking the Silence Digital Documentary
ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY
Suicide is considered a whispered word. But those who have attempted it — and their friends and relatives — are sharing their stories to heal and help others in crisis. Watch our full-length special report.
This digital documentary is one of many video, written and interactive pieces that we have put together about this topic. Explore more of our digital exclusive reporting by clicking here.
BREAK YOUR SILENCE
Add your voice to the growing movement around suicide prevention. Pay tribute to those we’ve lost and recognize those with lived experience.
Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services
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