The mission of the Suicide Prevention Task Force is to prevent suicide through public education and awareness, community action and local grassroots advocacy.
- The QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeep Training. Much like CPR, the fundamentals of QPR are easily learned and may save a life. The Schuylkill County SPTF offers QPR training at no cost. Over 800 teachers, service club members, and other community members have been trained to date. To schedule a training, please reach out to Grace Coffin at gcoffin@co.schuylkill.pa.us.
- To learn more about QPR visit https://qprinstitute.com
- Save a Life Youth Program: This program for youth is a cooperative effort of the SPTF and the Junior Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board of Schuylkill County. Save a Life is available free of charge to students and youth groups. It includes the showing of a DVD (approx. 22 minutes) and a member of the Task Force will present the warning signs and referral information.
- For information on the Task Force, meetings, and events please contact Grace Coffin at 570-628-1759 or gcoffin@co.schuylkill.pa.us.
- If you feel suicidal or need immediate assistance within Schuylkill County, please call 1-877-993-4357 (1-877-9WE HELP)
- In crisis? Call the National Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
As of July 1, 2022, SPTF fiscal management has moved to Service Access and Management, Inc (SAM). VISION will remain a task force member, but all financial matters will be handled by SAM.
Suicide Prevention Task Force is an unincorporated association and is a sponsored project of Service Access and Management.
If you are interested in donating or hosting an event with proceeds going to the Suicide Prevention Task Force of Schuylkill County, please contact Grace Coffin. All tax-exempt donations can be made payable to "Service Access and Management, Inc" with "SPTF" in memo line.
Suicide Prevention Task Force is an unincorporated association and is a sponsored project of Service Access and Management.
If you are interested in donating or hosting an event with proceeds going to the Suicide Prevention Task Force of Schuylkill County, please contact Grace Coffin. All tax-exempt donations can be made payable to "Service Access and Management, Inc" with "SPTF" in memo line.
The Schuylkill County Suicide Prevention Task Force is not affiliated with, nor endorses any political candidates.