STOPS offers many programs to the citizens of St. Tammany in an effort to decrease the loss of lives due to suicide. These programs include:
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST): This program provides a full two day intensive training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Participants often include people concerned about family or friends, emergency service workers, counselors, teachers, ministers, mental health practitioners, law enforcement workers and community volunteers. The emphasis is on suicide first-aid. Survivors of Suicide Support Group (SOS): Research has shown that suicide leaves at least 6 survivors. A suicide survivor is defined as anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. This group meets twice a month on the west side of the Parish and once a month on the east side. Local Outreach to the Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Team: This program provides immediate hands-on assistance to those newly aggrieved by the loss of a loved one to suicide. A survivor is defined as anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Tammany Coroner's Office. Suicide Community Awareness: STOPS can provide suicide prevention and awareness programs by speaking to churches, groups, organizations, businesses, agencies, etc.
