Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition (FSPC)

Region 9


County of:  Palm Beach
 

Region Director:

Rene Favreau

The Center for Information &
    Crisis Services (211)
PO Box 3588
Lantana, FL 33465-3588
561-383-1143
rene.favreau@211pbtc.org
www.211palmbeach.org
 
  SUICIDES Homicides HIV
PALM BEACH      
2006 157 98 162
2005 146 76 149
2004 168 83 175
2003 149 62 156
2002 153 42 157
2001 172 52 147


Organizations, Programs & Events in Region 9:
 

Where To Turn, Online

is the community resource directory for the Palm Beach County region, including the Treasure Coast.   To go to Where To Turn, Online:  http://iandr.org/irispag1.htm 
 

7th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day Conference
Sponsored by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Florida Southeast

November 19, 2005
North Broward Medical Center in Pompano Beach
Carla Fine, survivor of her husband's suicide and author of the book "No Time to Say Goodbye" will be the keynote speaker.

Call:  561-392-7877 for information and to be put on the mailing list.


Crisis Centers:


The Center for Information & Crisis Services
Rene D. Favreau
PO Box 3588
Lantana, FL 33465-3588
561-547-8637
561-547-8639 (fax)
rene.favreau@211pbtc.org
www.211palmbeach.org
 

Suicide Prevention Advocacy Groups


American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Florida Southeast Chapter
Rhoda Freeman, Area Director
4400 No. Federal Hwy, Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-392-7877
561-392-8697 (fax)
rhoda@afspflse.org
www.afspflse.org
 


Survivors of Suicide Support Groups:

BOCA RATON

Group Name & Mailing Address:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
4400 No. Federal Hwy, Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-392-7877


Contact:
Rhoda Freeman, Area Director
rhoda@afspflse.org

Meeting Place:
4400 No. Federal Hwy, Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
2nd & 4th Wednesday each month at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Facilitated by:  Peer
Charge:
  No
Newsletter:
  Yes to AFSP members.
Counties Served:  North Broward and South Palm Beach

BOYNTON BEACH

Group Name & Mailing Address:
S.O.S.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Palm Beach County
8500 Jog Road
Boynton Beach, FL  33437

Contact:
Ronni Cutler, LCSW, CAP (561) 369-3800 x403

Meeting Place:
JFS 8500 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach

Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month at 5 - 6:30PM

Facilitated by:  Professional
Charge:
  N/C
Newsletter:
  No
Counties Served: 
Palm Beach/Broward

North Palm Beach

Group Name and mailing address:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
4400 No. Federal Hwy, Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Contact:
Rhoda Freeman, Area Director
561-392-7877
rhoda@afspflse.org  

Meeting place:
St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church
10970 State Road A1A
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
2nd floor of building behind the Church

Day of meeting and time:
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month @ 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Facilitated by:  Peer
Charge:  No Charge.
Newsletter:  Yes to AFSP members.
Counties Served: Martin and North Palm Beach

June 10, 2005 @ 2:00 P.M.
Suicide Awareness Workshop
Workshop meeting at:
The Center for Information and Crisis Services
For information and directions:  RSVP
Rene D. Favreau @ 561-383-1143 or Fax 561-547-8639

February 28, 2003

The first meeting in Palm Beach County of the FLORIDA SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION.

There were 14 in attendance from various agencies.  Agencies included Mental Health Association, The Center for Family Services, The Health Care District-School Behavioral Health, Communities in School, Palm Beach County Health Department, South County Mental Health Center, The Center for Information and Crisis Services (211), Compass, Urban League, FISP, and Palm Beach County School Board.  This was the first meeting for Palm Beach County to bring Suicide awareness to the  community.  The facilitator was the Director of District 9 Rene D. Favreau.  The meeting focused on Suicide Prevention and an introduction of the Coalition to the attendees.  Our next meeting will be held April 23, 2003.

Contact: RENE D. FAVREAU @ 561-547-1195 OR 561-383-1143


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