Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition

Home
United States
Barnstable, MA
Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition

If you or someone you know needs support now, please seek help, available 24/7, by dialing 988.

In order to reach our mission, we are engaging in the following activities:

* Develop the Coalition by making contact with schools, emergency responders, hospitals, the medical community, police, and others by inviting them to participate in the coalition through a variety of methods including direct contact, announcements and flyers via e-mail or mail.

* Participate in training opportunities and disseminate information to the community.

* Coordinate, publicize, and host a variety of events and trainings to heighten community awareness of suicide.

* Print outreach materials and distribute across the region.

10/08/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1dimmkTMbR/

NPR's Michel Martin hosted a panel conversation about mental health and su***de in the Black community, exploring a difficult subject in deeply personal conversations.

05/28/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17eohud54D/

Did you know this?
When referring to someone who has killed themselves, it’s better to say they have “died by su***de” instead of saying they “committed su***de”. This small change in language has a huge impact in saving lives!
Research has shown that the term “committed” has a negative connotation associated with it, making people who have suicidal thoughts feel guilty for how they are feeling. If they feel like they will be greeting with shame instead of comfort and understanding when reaching out for help, they may never take the necessary steps in getting help.
If you’ve used the phrase “committed su***de”, it’s okay! Safe language is something we have to learn about. Moving forward, if you are talking about someone who has lost their life to su***de, try talking about it without the harsh word of “committed”. You never know who around you will notice and appreciate your care in safe language! 💕
🖍: Volunteer Kennedy J.

Can a young child really have suicidal thoughts? This is a question I’m sometimes asked when I’m presenting educational programs in my role as the Virginia Area Director for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. It’s a question I would have been likely to ask, myself, years ago.

05/05/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ncm5fuuJf/

Mental health conditions are medical conditions and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s lead with understanding. Learn more by clicking this link: https://ow.ly/Y3FM50YNITG

SAMHSA

05/03/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18X5ujDChV/

Thousands of young people are alive today thanks to the 988 su***de hotline for LGBTQ+ youth.

Last year, Trump shut it down.

But we fought back, and forced Trump to reverse course.

This is a good step, but we still have a long way to go to make every kid in America feel safe.

05/03/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GnjmpBsMN/

04/28/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14a7cc2Tt1W/

American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) Asserts: “This Song Offers a Beacon of Hope”

04/26/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CUMBpLsgi/

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by su***de than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline.

Address

PO Box 119
Barnstable, MA
02630

Website

http://www.cispc.net/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.