Service Name: SUICIDE PREVENTION CRISIS LINES - WH

Organization Name: WELLSPACE HEALTH

• Description: WellSpace Health operates the region's Suicide Prevention Crisis Line. The hotline is nationally accredited and a member of the National Lifeline network. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Emergency Rescue CallsWellSpace Health responds to calls that involve emergency rescues, such as a suicide in progress, someone on the Foresthill Bridge, or calls patched in from California Highway Patrol or other law enforcement. We are here to help - by telephone, chat, and text.All Other CallsThe Suicide Prevention Crisis Line receives calls from people of all ages who are feeling depressed, hopeless, alone, desperate, and sometimes considering suicide as a way to end their pain. A person does not have to be suicidal to talk with one of our counselors. Some of our callers are concerned about a friend or loved one who is suicidal. We are here to listen, understand, and offer information and resources as needed.Crisis Phone NumbersIf you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, call us at: Sacramento: (916) 368-3111 Auburn: (530) 885-2300 Roseville: (916) 773-3111 Lincoln: (916) 645-8866 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: (916) 368 3111 or 1-800-273-8255 24-Hour Maternal Support Line: (916) 681-2907ChatClick here for availability.If Crisis Chat appears to be offline or busy, please call our 24-hour Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines at (916) 368-3111 or 1-800-273-8255.TextText the word HOPE to 916-668-iCAN (4226)(Normal texting charges from your cell phone provider may apply.) Crisis Chat and Texting are support services available for individuals to engage with one of our extensively trained staff. Crisis Chat and Texting are not meant for emergent life-threatening situations. If you or someone you know is in an immediate suicidal crisis, call the 24-hour Suicide Prevention Crisis Lines or 911.Who will I speak withThe Crisis Lines are staffed by extensively trained, carefully selected volunteers.TrainingWellSpace Health's Crisis Center is a regional training hub for suicide prevention skills and crisis intervention. Staff can provide two-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshops developed by LivingWorks. WellSpace also offers customized workshops on Suicide Awareness, Lethality Assessment, and Crisis Intervention to high schools, colleges, therapists, hospitals, non-profits, law enforcement agencies, social workers, domestic violence centers, professionals, faith organizations, and more. To schedule a training, please contact our program manager, Liseanne Wick, at (916) 368-3118 or email lwick@wellspacehealth.org.OutreachThis vital, life-saving program extends to community groups, colleges, high schools, and others through presentations and informational outreach.VolunteerIf you wish to become a crisis line volunteer, please call our business office at (916) 368-3118 for the latest training information.Webpages: WellSpace Health - Suicide Prevention - https://www.wellspacehealth.org/services/behavioral-health-prevention/suicide-prevention Crisis Chat - https://webapp.icarol.com/pub/Messaging/StatusBadge.aspxOrgNum=2277&RIF1=316905
• Website: http://www.wellspacehealth.org/suicide_prevention.htm
• Email: info@wellspacehealth.org
• Phone(s): (916) 368-3111, (916) 681-2907, 800-273-TALK (8255); 800-SUICIDE, (916) 368-3118
• Hours: 24/7
• Eligibility: Crisis intervention services are provided free of charge, regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
• Areas Served:
  • Sacramento United States
  • Placer United States
• Categories:
  • Suicide Prevention Volunteer Opportunities
  • Suicide Prevention Hotlines
  • Crisis Intervention Skills Development
  • Volunteer Opportunities