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Region 5


Counties of:  Pasco & Pinellas
 


Region Director:

Marlene Jehs

290 Wertz Drive
Largo, FL   33771 

Phone:   727-254-3743
Email:  mj6pelican@aol.com

If you or someone you know, is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please reach out for hope by calling:
 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
24 hours a day; 7 days a week
(see "Learn the SIGNS"  button above for more information)
Source:  Florida Vital Statistics Annual Reports
 Table D-12		 SUICIDES Homicide HIV
PASCO
2011 107 15 18
2010 89 14 8
2009 90 16 26
2008 91 29 12
2007 85 23 16
2006 85 26 10
2005 65 19 15
2004 71 25 18
2003 73 22 14
2002 77 16 11
2001 57 18 26
PINELLAS
2011 172 49 47
2010 187 41 44
2009 191 47 69
2008 177 56 63
2007 149 56 54
2006 163 55 66
2005 154 61 65
2004 170 46 77
2003 168 53 59
2002 154 59 65
2001 167 45 75


Organizations, Programs & Events  in Region 5:
 

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program of Pinellas County

www.SuncoastYR.org

What’s happening in suicide prevention Tampa Bay... 

September 6th: St Petersburg College student government will be hosting Suncoast Yellow Ribbon & AFSP Tampa Bay Chapter for suicide prevention training @ the UP building at Seminole Campus from 12:30-2pm contact: bonnie@suncoastyr.org or call 727-394-8222  

September 8th: AFSP Tampa Bay Chapter will host
Casino Night at the Sheraton‘s Sand Key Resort from 7:30pm-12am
Purchase tickets (1) for $40/ (2) for $65 @ http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/TampaCasino 
At the door (1) $50 (2) for $75     afsptampabay@hotmail.com

September 15th: HALOS suicide bereavement support group and Suncoast Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program host The 11th annual Evening of Remembrance at Archibald Beach on Madeira Beach starting at 7:30pm free to the public
Contact: bonnie@suncoastyr.org or call 727-394-8222  

September 30th: Street Thunder Cats Motorcycle Club host The 5th Annual Awareness Ride for Suicide Prevention benefiting HALOS and Suncoast Yellow Ribbon
Starting at 1pm @ Club 92 -- 10101 E. Hwy 92 Tampa $10 donation requested
Contact: STCMC.Mother.Chapter@gmail.com or call 727-442-6344 

October 13th: AFSP Tampa Bay Chapter presents
The 3rd Annual St. Petersburg Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Spa Beach Park 615-2nd Ave. NE, check in starting at 8:30am, walk starts @ 9:30am
Contact:  oodstpete@gmail.com or call 727-612-7032 or afsptampabay@hotmail.com


CRISIS CENTERS
Personal Enrichment Through
Mental Health Services, Inc. (PEMHS)
11254 58th St. N.
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Administrative Contact:
t)(727)545-6477
f)(727)545-6467
www.pemhs.org		 727.791.3131 
Hours:
 		 AAS Certified YES
AAS Member YES
Hopeline Member YES
BayCare Behavioral Health
21808 State Road 54
Lutz, FL 33549
Administrative Contact:
t)727.561.2425
f)727.561.2455
www.baycare/behavioralhealth.org 		Emergency Contact:  813.428.6120 AAS Certified NO
AAS Member NO
Hopeline Member NO


Survivors of Suicide: Support Groups

Suncoast Yellow Ribbon, in conjunction with PEMHS,
to host suicide bereavement meetings

 

This is a support group for family and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide. Grieving a death by suicide is a long journey that can be shared by others who have felt the same pain and can relate to what you may be feeling.

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month beginning

            Tuesday June 1, 2010. Meetings start at 7:00pm 

Where: PEMHS Main Campus Activities Center

             (also known as building I)

             11254 58 Street North, Pinellas Park 33782

This is an open group. You are welcome to join at any time. Please contact Bonnie McClelland at 737-394-8222 or Matthew Cook at 727-545-6477 ext 435 for details.

Quilts by:
Bonnie McClelland
737-394-8222

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program of Pinellas County
www.SuncoastYR.org
 


St Petersburg Times:  www.sptimes.com