NOPCAS is in the process of developing resources to help communities of color deal with suicide issues. We currently offer the following:
Suicide Prevention Certification Program
In a partnership with the QPR Institute, NOPCAS offers a variety of educational and training programs for citizens and professionals. Some training programs are approved for college credits or continuing education credits for counselors, correctional workers, law enforcement, clergy, and a variety of healthcare providers.
Survivors Circle
A support group provides sharing, caring, mutual support, confidential environment that allows those participating to freely express all feelings of grief without fear of being judged. We provide support, information, and reassurance
| When: |
Once a week for 8 weeks; then another starts |
| Where: |
Via ZOOM |
| Time: |
6:30PM – 8:00 PM every Tuesday for 8 weeks |
| Contact: |
Dr. Donna Barnes | 301-529-4699 (Call first for a preliminary interview). |
Circle of Love
| When: |
2nd Monday of the month |
| Where: |
First Baptist Church of Highland Park 6801 Sheriff Road Education Building, Room 202 Landover, MD 20785 |
| Time: |
7:00PM – 9:00 PM |
| Contact: |
William and Naomi Powell |240-460-1452 ; 301-249-3836 |
Open Arms Suicide Support Group
| When: |
3rd Thursday of every month |
| Where: |
Please contact for meeting location | Woodbridge, VA 22192 |
| Time: |
6:30PM – 8:00PM |
| Contact: |
Mary Crenshaw, PhD | Dr.M.R.Crenshaw@gmail.com | (571) 299-8278 |
| Where: |
2999 Continental Colony Parkway | SW Atlanta, GA |
| When: |
2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30PM |
| Contact: |
Facilitated by Doris Smith | 404-349-9864 |
- (Sponsored by the Patrick M. D’Aliso Foundation. Serving Orange, Rockland,
Dutchess, Ulster Counties of NY)
| Where: |
First Presbyterian Church of Chester, 94-96 Main Street, Chester, NY |
| When: |
2nd Tuesday of every month |
| Time: |
7PM |
| Contact: |
Ann Maries D’Aliso | (845) 325-6448 |
| Where: |
First Baptist Church of Highland Park | Education Bldg, Room 202 | 6801 Sheriff Road | Landover, MD 20785 |
| When: |
2nd Monday of every month |
| Time: |
7PM |
| Contact: |
William & Naomi Powell
(240) 460-1452 OR (301) 249-3836
SuicideSupportGroup@gmail.com |
IM ALIVE
An Online Crisis Network:
The first online network with 100% of its volunteers trained and certified in crisis intervention.
www.IMALIVE.org
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