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Organization:
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Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition (NSPC)
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Crisis:
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COAST: 1-866-550-5205 (for adults)
Pathstone Mental Health 24-hr Crisis Line: 1-800-263-4944 (for children & youth)
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Address:
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c/o Distress Niagara
Pen Centre
Glendale Ave, PO Box 25014
St Catharines, ON
L2T 2C4
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Map
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Intersection:
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Merritt St and Glendale Ave
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Location:
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St Catharines (Merritton)
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Hours:
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Crisis Phone: daily 24 hours * call for training schedules
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Service Description:
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24-hour suicide intervention and prevention helpline * trained personnel assist people in crisis situations or in immediate need of emotional support or suicide prevention * referral to emergency or community services, when appropriate * confidential and non-judgemental * provides suicide alertness training workshops (ASIST, safeTALK, suicideTALK)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - Internationally standardized suicide/crisis intervention training program * caregivers learn and practice skills in identifying and responding to people at immediate risk of suicide * addresses issues of caregiver attitudes towards suicide and their on impact the willingness to help and the effectiveness of the help * explores options for linking people with resources for ongoing help * aims to prepare caregivers to be willing, ready and able to provide suicide first aid interventions
safeTALK - Suicide alertness and prevention training program * training that prepares people to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to first aid resources and interventions * teaches the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep Safe)
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Fees:
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Free helpline service
safeTALK: $50 perperson
ASIST: $250 per person or $160 for students
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Application:
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Call to register * email nspcc@live.ca to become a member
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Interested caregivers, community agencies, groups and individuals in the community
safeTALK: adults and youth 15 years and older
People who are experiencing emotional distress
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