Who Are We?
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The Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County (formerly known as The Suicide Recource Center of Larimer County) was founded in 1989, in response to the high number of suicide deaths in Larimer County. Since our beginning, we have worked to prevent suicide by raising awareness and educating the community, and have reached out to support families whose lives have been devastated by suicide. Since we were founded, Larimer County's suicide rate has dropped from being one of the highest in Colorado to being below the state average. However, the battle to save the lives of those suffering from depression or bipolar disorder is far from over. Although we have made progress relative to other counties in Colorado, our rates remain higher than the national average. The Alliance for Suicide Prevention is a nonprofit [501(c)(3)] organization with an active Board of Directors. Currently, the Center has two full time employees. We are fortunate to have over 50 active, dedicated volunteers who help us provide services directly to the community.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to prevent suicide in Larimer County by raising awareness, educating and training youth and adults about depression and suicide, and providing resources and support to those who have been impacted.
Our Vision
Our vision is that the communities of Larimer County will be caring and tolerant of those affected by depression, other mental illnesses, and suicide. People will be encouraged to recognize, intervene, and support those in need. Those suffering from mental illness and suicidal thoughts will seek treatment, resulting in a reduced suicide rate.
We are not a crisis center. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please:
- Call the toll-free hotline 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
- Call Emergency Services (911), or
- Go to your nearest hospital emergency room
HELPFUL LINKS
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2012 Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 5th
Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Zion Lutheran Church in Loveland @ 6:30pm
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Tuesday, January 10th
Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Murphy Center in Fort Collins @ noon
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Wednesday, January 18th
Heartbeat Grief Support Group - Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins at 6:30pm
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Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Harmony Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins @ 6:30pm
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Tuesday, January 24th
Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Home State Bank in Loveland @ noon
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Features
Many thanks to our Breakfast Sponsors and Funders!
2011 BREAKFAST SPONSORS:
Fort Collins Hilton
Rock Bottom in Loveland
Fort Collins Youth Clinic
World Search Travel
Chrisland Commercial Real Estate
Mudhead Music
Sunrise Glass
Soukup, Bush & Associates
Markley Motors
Drake Manor Management
Ryan & Christine Houdek
Arleen Brown
Light Trap Photography
KUNC FM 91.5
Group Publishing (Video)
2010-2011 FUNDERS:
Group Publishing Inc Forney Industries Inc. Adolph Coors Foundation
Schwartz Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation
Bluebonnet Fund of the Community Foundation St. Paul's Outreach Action Team
Wells Fargo
Chrisland Charitable Fund
Bohemian Foundation
Gannett Foundation
Poudre Valley Health System
Rotary of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins
El Pomar Foundation
View our latest Resources Newsletter:
February 2011
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