Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition (FSPC)

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Region 5


Counties of:  Pasco & Pinellas
 


Region Director:

Marlene Jehs
290 Wertz Drive
Largo, FL  33771
727-688-9236  (Cell)
813-984-3200   (Work)
mj6pelican@aol.com

Chapter Director
Suncoast Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention
Founder:  Bonnie McClelland

If you or someone you know, is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out for hope by calling:
 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
24 hours a day; 7 days a week
(see "Learn the SIGNS"  button above for more information)
Source:  Florida Vital Statistics Annual Reports
 Table D-12		 SUICIDES Homicide HIV
PASCO
2008 91 29 12
2007 85 23 16
2006 85 26 10
2005 65 19 15
2004 71 25 18
2003 73 22 14
2002 77 16 11
2001 57 18 26
PINELLAS
2008 177 56 63
2007 149 56 54
2006 163 55 66
2005 154 61 65
2004 170 46 77
2003 168 53 59
2002 154 59 65
2001 167 45 75


Organizations, Programs & Events  in Region 5:
 

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program of Pinellas County

www.SuncoastYR.org

 


CRISIS CENTERS
Personal Enrichment Through
Mental Health Services, Inc. (PEMHS)
11254 58th St. N.
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Administrative Contact:
t)(727)545-6477
f)(727)545-6467
www.pemhs.org		 727.791.3131 
Hours:
 		 AAS Certified YES
AAS Member YES
Hopeline Member YES
The Harbor Behavioral Health Care
P.O. Box 428
New Port Richey, FL 34656
Administrative Contact:
t)727.841.4455 x417
f)727.841.4460		   AAS Certified NO
AAS Member NO
Hopeline Member NO


Survivors of Suicide: Support Groups

Suncoast Yellow Ribbon, in conjunction with PEMHS,
to host suicide bereavement meetings

 

This is a support group for family and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide. Grieving a death by suicide is a long journey that can be shared by others who have felt the same pain and can relate to what you may be feeling.

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month beginning

            Tuesday June 1, 2010. Meetings start at 7:00pm 

Where: PEMHS Main Campus Activities Center

             (also known as building I)

             11254 58 Street North, Pinellas Park 33782

This is an open group. You are welcome to join at any time. Please contact Bonnie McClelland at 737-394-8222 or Matthew Cook at 727-545-6477 ext 435 for details.

Quilts by:
Bonnie McClelland
737-394-8222

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program of Pinellas County
www.SuncoastYR.org
 


St Petersburg Times:  www.sptimes.com