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Thinking about Suicide?

 

Help is available now, and 24 hours a day.

National Suicide

Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255)

National Crisis Help Line
1-800-SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)

Depression Hotline
(630) 482-9696

Para obtener asistencia

en español llame al
1-888-628-9454

Our mission is to open minds, save lives and restore hope through prevention, intervention and postvention, using education, advocacy and collaboration.
 

SPS Training

ASIST Training

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a form of CPR for suicidal individuals.

Click here for more information on ASIST Training, upcoming training dates and to register, or contact us for more information.
Depression and Suicide Prevention Hotline Training

Hotline training includes working with an experienced trainer monitoring incoming calls, training on the computers and phones, and learning policies and procedures. Training begins after orientation and communication training, and consists of one four-hour shift per week for a period of eight weeks. Shifts will be set at a time when there is an experienced trainer available, and to accommodate each volunteer’s schedule.

Fees and Costs

A $25.00 fee is charged to cover the cost of training materials.

Time Commitment

Upon completion of Depression and Suicide Prevention Hotline training and acceptance, Volunteer Paraprofessionals:

  • Make a one year commitment to serve as a Volunteer Paraprofessional staffing the SPS Depression and Suicide Prevention Help Lines; and

  • Work one shift per week, and one additional shift per month, during the term of the one year commitment.

Training Schedule*

Training sessions are held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Suicide Prevention Services of America headquarters at Stone Manor, 528 South Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31), in Batavia, Illinois. Send Holly a message or call Holly at (630) 482-9699, ext. 227 for the current Hotline training sessions schedule.

* Please note that ASIST must be completed before volunteers can take their own lineroom shift.

Click here for more information on ASIST and upcoming training sessions.

Application
Click here to download the Depression and Suicide Prevention Hotline Paraprofessional Volunteer application form.

Additional Information

Click here for more information, email Holly Cherry or call Holly at (630) 482-9699, ext. 227.
Classroom Training

Classroom training sessions are held at the Suicide Prevention Services of America headquarters at Stone Manor, 528 South Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31), in Batavia, Illinois.

Sessions are scheduled periodically throughout the year, and we welcome trainees to begin at any time. Classroom training topics and subjects include:

  • Suicide

  • Communication

  • Child abuse

  • Drug and alcohol abuse

  • Grieving

  • Domestic violence

  • Sexual assault

Contact us for more information.

Learn More

Contact us today to learn more about SPS training and volunteer opportunities.