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Our Mission

The Suicide Prevention Resource Centre provides coordination, outreach, public education, training, research and information, mental health promotion, referrals, and services after suicide.

The Suicide Prevention Resource Centre was established in 1983, and employs three full-time staff, and three part-time staff. The Centre is funded by Alberta Health Services, the Child and Family Services Authority, Green View, County of Grande Prairie and City of Grande Prairie Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Town of Wembley, Grande Prairie and District United Way, donations, grants, and fundraising. The Suicide Prevention Resource Centre operates under the Board of Directors of the Suicide Prevention Resource Centre, an incorporated Society .

Our Approach

Prevention
Promotion of mental health in order to reduce suicidal behaviour at its roots.

Intervention
Training in recognition of warning signs, crisis intervention and referral.
Activities targeted to high risk groups.
Improving access to and awareness of services for people at risk.
Education, information and research services.

Postvention
Post-suicide services in cooperation with Victims Assistance and as part of the Critical Response Team.

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