The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yellowstone Valley (SPCYV) is committed to suicide prevention. We strive to provide culturally sensitive education, to increase public awareness, and to foster access to available resources for anyone feeling hopeless.
COVID-19 UPDATE:
Particularly in times like these, we often hear the saying, “We are all in this together.” We recognize that we need each other to make it through. The coalition shares the goal to bring hope and wellness in mind and body to increase mental health. We strive to provide culturally sensitive education, increase public awareness, and to foster access to resources for anyone feeling hopeless.
Below are some resources that may help. A friendly conversation can make someone’s day better.
- Know you are not alone: If you need help, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, or text MT to 741-741. If you are wanting help getting connected to resources dial 211 or visit https://montana211.org/
- Join us at our website: http://www.spcoalitionyv.org/
- For anyone in the farming or ranching community, visit Ask in Earnest for resources: http://www.askinearnest.org/
- A list of activities and resources including phone lines to call if you are needing more help: https://riverstonehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Psychological-First-Aid-How-to-Find-Help-COVID-19_4-10-20.pdf
Thank you to everyone that is rallying and working hard to help others during this time. There is hope in the challenges we are facing. Reach out for help if you are struggling. Friends and neighbors want to help.
 Ask In Earnest was created by a coalition member to tackle the issue of suicide in the farming and ranching community. For more information check out the website. |  The Suicide Prevention Coalition annually supports the Yellowstone Valley Out of the Darkness Community Walk.The 2020 walk is Sunday, September 20th at Will James Middle School. To learn more, please the walk page. |
