SC Community Action was founded in 2015 due to the high number of suicides our communities are dealing with.

In that year alone, our local high school lost three students to suicide. According to the DOH, in 2014 suicide was the number two killer of ages 14-34 in Washington State, and the third leading cause of death for ages 35-44.

OUR MISSION

We are dedicated to saving lives through suicide prevention & awareness programs.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & GOALS

 SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) training coordinated for members of our community. SafeTALK teaches people how to become alert to someone who may be at risk to suicide and you learn practical skills on what you can do to help prevent it.

 ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). Coordinated training for an array of members in our community such as law enforcement, first responders, chaplains, mental and healthcare professionals, and other members of our community to become certified in suicide intervention. This is a two-day course and has proven to be successful for those trained.

 S.O.S.L. (Survivors of Suicide Loss) Support group meets bi-weekly in Stanwood. We support members of our community who have lost a loved one to suicide. This group if facilitated by professionals. We also offer in home visits for those who are not ready to attend.

FUTURE HOPES:

 Reclaiming our Youth – programs are designed to re-engage our youth, provide support when needed, and teach empowerment and healthy ways to get help when needed.

 KareKit – designed specifically for law enforcement, first responders, and hospitals to offer people who are dealing with a suicide crisis or threat. These packages have contact info for local counselors accepting patients as well as other local resources and support.

 Speak It - We offer community engagement and public speaking availability for the discussion of suicide and offer resources, facts, and current ways to address the crisis our communities are dealing with.

Please contact us with any questions you may have at: contact@scsuicideprevention.org