Phone : 780.289.1803
The Simon Poultney
Foundation
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Phone : 780.289.1803 |
The Simon Poultney
Foundation |
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A project of The Simon Poultney Foundation
In 2008 The Simon Poultney
Foundation took over the Coordinated Suicide Prevention Program (CSPP). This
amalgamation made perfect sense given
the synergies with the Foundation's other work with people in the
community and the background to the Foundation.
What is CSPP ?
CSPP
has its roots in the Tri-Community area of Parkland, Spruce Grove and Stony
Plain. CSPP has been proactive in
the area of suicide awareness and prevention since 1998.
What Are the
Goals of CSPP ?
ü
To
reduce the number of suicides occurring in the greater Parkland region.
ü
To
eliminate the stigma around talking openly about
suicide.
ü
To
educate and increase awareness about issues surrounding
suicide.
Services
& Programs
Ø
Workshops
and presentations on suicide awareness within our schools, workplaces,
institutions and general community.
Ø
Supporting
workshops in Applied Suicide Intervention System Training (ASIST) for
professionals and other interested groups.
Ø
Promoting
events that highlight the fight against depression and suicide, partnering with
other community agencies as necessary.
Ø
Helping direct individuals at risk to
professional support within the community.
Ø
Promoting
a volunteer program to assist with CSPP activities.
Ø
Distribution
of SAFE (Suicide, Awareness, Fundamental, Education) Kits to local community
groups and schools. These provide youth the information they need to in order to
give them the knowledge and skills to help themselves, and others in taking the
preventative intervention measures
if they are ever faced with any issues surrounding suicide.
Ø
Maintaining
a library of resources and information in the area of suicide awareness.
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Delivering
the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP).
YRP is a visible and recognized initiative throughout North America. It is designed as a resource program to
at-risk youth.
CSPP
operates out of a small office located in the Stony Plain Youth Centre located
at 4902 – 51 Avenue, Stony Plain.
For
more information about CSPP programs and services and how you can get involved
in any way please call (780) 963-1770.
Need Immediate Help ?
Stony Plain Mental Health 1-780-963-6151 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
RCMP Victim Services 1-780-963-2217
24hr
Support Network Crisis
Lines
1-800-232-7288 24hr
1-780-482-HELP (4357)
24hr
RELATED LINKS
Rotary Run for
Life - annual fundraiser in support of
suicide prevention
Yellow Ribbon Program - Light
for Life Foundation
Mental Illness
Awareness Week
Alberta Centre for
Injury Control and Research