Skills for Safer Living

Distress Centre Calgary


Description
Provides a suicide intervention program for youth considering suicide and their caregivers.

Service offers:

  • a 4-week program for youth and their parents/caregivers who may be experiencing suicidal ideation or who have had a history of suicidal attempts
  • knowledge of crisis survival strategies, grounding techniques, emotional literacy
  • knowledge of accessing and utilizing social supports, identifying early warning signs, creating a safety plan

Affiliation: Centre for Suicide Prevention, Hull Services.
Key Provider: Mental health professionals and peer facilitator
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • youths aged 15 to 24 and their caregiver/parent
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, Visit website for further details.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-266-4357
Web Site
https://distresscentre.com/skills-for-safer-living
Email
sfsl@distresscentre.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Front door is wheelchair accessible.
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 3, 2024
Address
999 8 Street SW
Calgary, AB, T2R 1J5
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Hours of Operation
24/7