Our Mission
To raise awareness about suicide prevention and promote emotional wellness in Herkimer County through education, training and resource development
Get Involved
Use the buttons below to learn how you can get involved with HCSPC’s mission.
Training Catalog & Request
HCSPC and partners offer evidence-based trainings for students, young adults, educators, families, professionals, and special populations (e.g., Veterans, Public Safety, Corrections). Browse the current catalog and request a session for your school, agency, or group.
Ready to bring suicide prevention training to your organization? Review the offerings and submit a request—we’ll coordinate a session tailored to your needs.
- LivingWorks safeTALK (4-hour, ages 15+)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (8-hour)
- NAMI Ending the Silence (students)
- AFSP Talk Saves Lives (Standard, Workplace, Firearms, LGBTQ, Seniors, Corrections)
- QPR Gatekeeper
- VA S.A.V.E.; Firearm Safety through the lens of Suicide Prevention (VA + firearms expert co-led)
KEY POINTS
Contact:
Abbie Crofoot
Assistant Program Director
Email:
hcsuicidepreventioncoalition@neighborhoodctr.org
Suicide Prevention Resources?
If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, you don’t have to face it alone. Our team is here to help.
- Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT):315-732-6228
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call/Text 988
- Crisis Text Line — Text “HOME” to 741741
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth) — Call 1-866-488-7386
- Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988, then press 1/li>
Postvention Resources
Survivors of Suicide Loss — Miles for Meag
- When: 4th Wednesday monthly, 6 PM
- Where: ARC Herkimer, 350 South Washington St., Herkimer
- Notes: Virtual option; childcare with advance notice
- Contact: Tracy Stewart — 315-360-3281
Survivors of Suicide Loss
- When: 1st Tuesday monthly, 5pm
- Where: Rise Recovery Center, 500 W Albany St., Herkimer
Formal/Informal Debriefing — MCAT
- Call: 315-732-6228 (24/7)
