Chester County Youth Suicide Prevention Task Force
Chester County YSP Meeting Times: |
3:30 to 5 pm Second Wednesday of each month COAD, 930 E. Lancaster Ave., Exton, PA 19341.
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Our Mission: |
To collaborate with our community to develop prevention and intervention strategies, reduce the risk, stigma and occurrence of youth suicide in Chester County and decrease suicide through increased awareness and education.
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Our Vision: |
That the youth of Chester County, their families, schools, employers and all community support systems collaborate in the effort to prevent youth suicide through:
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More than 30,000 Americans die by suicide each year. |
Learn how to help - attend a FREE training program |
| QPR—Question, Persuade, Refer |
| A suicide prevention program that teaches both adults and youth how to ask the question: “Are you feeling suicidal?” |
| Lifelines |
| A prevention program designed for youth in grades 7 to 9. |
| Yellow Ribbon |
| A nationally recognized school-wide prevention program that encourages students to ask for help when depressed and utilizes wallet cards as a way to do it. |
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If you or someone you know needs help, tell a trusted adult or call Chester County Crisis Intervention: 1-877-918-2100 Or call the National Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK |
EVENTS:
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Rock and acoustic concerts to raise awareness about teen depression and suicide prevention. For Chester County students, by student performers. Three shows each year held throughout the county. |
Navigating the Technology Age |
Child and Family Focus is sponsoring a training for parents and grandparents to help keep up to date with all the technology |
Contact us for more information on any of these events |
