Program Purpose:
To provide suicide and crisis intervention, community education
and outreach, grief support and referrals to persons at risk of suicide
and suicidal behavior in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties.
History:
Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast began in 1966 with voluteers
answering calls from suicidal individuals. As the program grew, high-risk
groups such as youth, seniors, and suicide survivors were targeted
for educational outreach and supportive services.
Service Description:
24-hour Suicide Crisis Line: This is an anonymous and confidential service that
provides distressed people a safe place to express suicidal thoughts and feelings. Volunteers
are trained to assess each call for potential lethality and to respond appropriately to ensure
the safety of the caller. Free access to suicide crisis line services are provided to the
residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties through local calling numbers and a
toll free number. Through the use of an interpreter service, suicide crisis line services are
available in 140 languages.
Education and Outreach: Information and resources are the key to prevention, this
service provides presentations and materials to a broad range of high-risk groups. The goal
of Life is a Journey is to provide information and increase access to suicide crisis
line services for all young people in the Monterey Bay Area. In addition, workshops, seminars,
presentations, and in-service training are provided for teachers, counselors, medical personnel,
law enforcement, the general public and community based organizations.
Grief Support: This service provides support for individuals and families who have
lost a loved one to suicide. Survivors have the opportunity to receive home visits from a team
of grief support volunteers and attend grief support groups at various locations throughout the
area. Community organizations and local businesses that have experienced a suicide loss may
receive support in their grief process.
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Suicide Crisis Line phone numbers: |
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Santa Cruz County
Monterey Peninsula
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831-458-5300
831-649-8008
877-ONE-LIFE
877-663-5433
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Address: |
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Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast
PO Box 1222
Santa Cruz, CA 95061 |
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Administration: |
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831-459-9373 (Santa Cruz)
831-375-6966 (Monterey) |
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Fax number: |
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831-459-6617 |
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Staff: |
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Diane, Program Director
Michele, Director of Crisis Services
Carly, Community Outreach Coordinator
Alexis, Administrative Assistant |
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Fundraiser: |
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The Coastal Trail Walk, in September, will be a fun, family event and will begin a new tradition for all members of the community to celebrate life and support the
programs of Suicide Prevention Service. The Coastal Trail offers some of the most scenic vistas and ocean views on the Monterey Bay.
This is certain to be a memorable experience for all. For further information go to: http://www.coastaltrailwalk.org
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Servicios Prevención de Suicidio:
Disponible para los condados de Monterrey, San Benito y Santa Cruz. El programa esta comprometido a la
defensa de la vida y la promoción de la salud y la seguridad para todos los miembros de la comunidad.
Línea de Crisis para la Prevención del Suicidio: Una línea telefónica multilingüe y confidencial disponible las 24 horas para
ofrecer intervención de crisis, apoyo moral, e información y recomendaciones a otros servicios en la comunidad.
Condado de Santa Cruz: 831-458-5300
Península de Monterrey: 831-649-8008
Llamada gratuita: 1-877-ONE-LIFE ( 1-877-663-5433)
Educación y Alcance a la Comunidad: Presentaciones y entrenamiento de personal para escuelas,
empresas, grupos juveniles y organizaciones comunitarias. Proveemos grupos de apoyo para individuos y
grupos de personas que han perdido a un ser querido por causa de un suicidio.
SPS Oficina Administrativa
PO Box 1222
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Tel. 831-459-9373; Fax: 831-459-6617
