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Events
CAPE COD 1-833-229-2683
NANTUCKET 1-877-784-6273
MARTHA'S VINEYARD 1-508-693-0032
Falmouth Road Race
August 15, 2021
Please consider making a donation to our runners in support of suicide prevention.
Email prevention@suicideispreventable.net for more information
Cape and Islands
Suicide Prevention Coalition PSA
The mission of the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition is to help give Cape Cod and Island communities the necessary information and tools to raise awareness, promote education, and increase action to reduce suicides.
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C.I.S.P.C is fortunate to have such a dedicated team in place allowing for the very best in prevention efforts for Cape Cod and the Islands.
Cape & Island's Suicide Prevention Coalition
P.O. Box 119, Barnstable, Ma. 02630
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Our team is committed to providing suicide prevention and gatekeeper training to our communities heightening awareness through a variety of methods including presentation, forums, educational material and discussion.
2021 C&I Suicide Awareness Walk
May 22 in Hyannis
Veterans Beach Park
We will be walking for suicide prevention and awareness. Please consider supporting us by making a donation to: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/team/876084/teamfundraising/
Contact Us
Fairwinds, Nantucket's Counseling Center and our coalition partner created this PSA
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Samaritan's on Cape Cod and the Islands
1-800-893-9900
Youth Crisis Support Free Text
Text 741-741 and type "start"
Currently, Cape and Island's Suicide Prevention Coalition has over 75 members representing Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vinyard. C.I.S.P.C. members represent:
The Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition is seeking nominations of individuals interested in serving on its Steering Committee for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2021– June 2023. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday each month at 3:00 PM
Responsibilities of a Steering Committee Member:
Support the Coalition’s vision and mission; Participate in at least 75% of steering committee meetings/calls; Attend general membership meetings; Participate in ad-hoc committees to move forward the work of the Coalition; Make recommendations to the general membership; Perform governance duties; Participate in strategic planning; Recruit new members; Elect Coalition officers
Please fill out this nomination form - you can nominate yourself
We are also seeking General members to join. Meetings are every other month on the 3rd Thursday starting at 3:00 PM. Please email prevention@suicideispreventable.net
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Cape Cod and the Islands Emergency Service Program (MOBILE CRISIS) provides crisis clinicians to various locations throughout our region. To reach a clinician 24 hours 365 days a year dial:
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Trainings Offered by Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition
If you are interested in learning more about our trainings please contact us at: prevention@suicideispreventable.net
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DIAL 911
Veteran's Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Helpline - LGBT Youth/Young Adults
866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
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