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Family Service Agency of the Central Coast
Serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties
Providing counseling, suicide prevention, education, training and supportive services to people of all ages and backgrounds since 1957.
Suicide is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families, and we believe that education and prevention are crucial in reducing the number of suicide deaths in our community.
Our team of experienced trainers is committed to providing evidence-based training that equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to identify, intervene, and prevent suicide.
You will be able to schedule suicide prevention training for your classroom, community group, or business if you reside in any of the following counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito.
Schedule your own classroom or youth group presentations
We offer classroom presentations on suicide prevention for young adults and adults ages 11 to 17 and 18+. We understand that suicide is a sensitive topic, and we are committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.
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Our presentations are tailored to suit different age groups and are designed to be informative, engaging, and empowering. We believe that education and prevention are key in reducing the number of suicide deaths in our community.
24-Hour Suicide Crisis Line
Call: 988
Serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties for over 50 years
Calls to the Suicide Crisis Line are confidential, but we are required to report to outside agencies and/or get additional help in certain situations, including immediate risk of suicide or homicide and minor, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
Las llamadas a Suicide Crisis Line son confidenciales, pero estamos obligados a informar a agencias exteriores y de obtener ayuda adicional en ciertas situaciones, incluyendo riesgo inmediato de suicidio u homicidio al igual que abuso o descuido/abandono de algún menor, anciano y/ó un adulto dependiente.
If you prefer to contact our staff to seek alternative training dates for our classroom or youth group presentations, please email our Community Outreach Team at sps24hr@fsa-cc.org.