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Region 6
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Counties of:
DeSoto,
Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota
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Region Director:
Betsey Westuba
30537 Lettingwell Circle
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Cell: 813-951-1271
ewestuba@yahoo.com
Suncoast Kid's Place
www.suncoastkidsplace.org
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 |
SUICIDE |
Homicides |
HIV |
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DESOTO |
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| 2008 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
| 2007 |
7 |
2 |
2 |
| 2006 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
| 2005 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
| 2004 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
| 2003 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
| 2002 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| 2001 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
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HILLSBOROUGH |
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| 2008 |
163 |
80 |
81 |
| 2007 |
157 |
76 |
90 |
| 2006 |
171 |
63 |
106 |
| 2005 |
128 |
48 |
103 |
| 2004 |
129 |
60 |
105 |
| 2003 |
124 |
65 |
100 |
| 2002 |
123 |
68 |
147 |
| 2001 |
148 |
63 |
108 |
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MANATEE |
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| 2008 |
60 |
17 |
12 |
| 2007 |
47 |
23 |
16 |
| 2006 |
48 |
16 |
14 |
| 2005 |
31 |
17 |
23 |
| 2004 |
43 |
18 |
19 |
| 2003 |
36 |
16 |
20 |
| 2002 |
41 |
16 |
16 |
| 2001 |
52 |
12 |
7 |
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SARASOTA |
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| 2008 |
57 |
18 |
16 |
| 2007 |
70 |
23 |
12 |
| 2006 |
55 |
13 |
11 |
| 2005 |
53 |
11 |
11 |
| 2004 |
65 |
8 |
13 |
| 2003 |
65 |
14 |
9 |
| 2002 |
64 |
7 |
15 |
| 2001 |
55 |
8 |
8 |
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Organizations, Programs & Events in Region 6:
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Mental Health Community Centers Inc. and the
Sarasota Memorial Hospital are sponsoring a Depression and Suicide seminar
to be held in Sarasota on November 3, 2007. The seminar is free of charge.
Feel free to distribute this to any interested parties.
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"Out of the
Darkness 5k Community Walk"
benefiting the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL.
Sunday, October 29th, 2006, 8AM registration.
Open to the general
public, mental health field, and survivors of suicide loss. To register go
to
www.outofthedarkness.org
or call Carla Stumpf Patton (941) 726-2038 for more information.
Respectfully,
Carla Stumpf Patton, M.A.
Event Coordinator/Community Advocate
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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| August 4, 2003
A Day with Dale and Dar Emme, founders of Yellow Ribbon Suicide
Prevention Program
Bradenton City Center
9:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| September 20, 2003
3rd Annual "Walk for Life"
Bradenton, FL
Call for information: Nancy McCarty 941-741-3131 ext 272 |
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Crisis Centers:
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Crisis Center
of Tampa Bay, Inc.
One Crisis Center Plaza
Tampa, FL 33613-1238
Administrative Contact:
t)813.964.1964 (Administrative)
fax)813.964.1564
www.crisiscenter.com |
2-1-1 or
Toll free: 813-234-1234
Hours:
24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year
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AAS Certified
YES
AAS Member YES
Hopeline Member YES |
Tampa Help
Line/Christian Helpline Network
P.O. Box 9565
Tampa, FL 33674-9565
Administrative Contact:
t)813.286.7064
f)813.286.7064 |
Hours:
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AAS Certified
NO
AAS Member NO
Hopeline Member NO |
Manatee Glens Corporation
391 6th Ave
Bradenton, FL 34205
Administrative Contact:
t)941.741.3111
f)941.741.3112
www.manateeglens.com |
Hours:
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AAS Certified
NO
AAS Member NO
Hopeline Member NO |
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Survivors of Suicide: Support Groups |
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TAMPA
Suicide Loss Group
The Life Center
6811 North Central Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
Contact:
Sheryle R. Baker M.A., Executive Director
thelifecenter@mindspring.com
www.lifecenteroftampa.org
Meeting Place:
The Life Center
6811 North Central Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
1st Wednesday each month 7:15 - 9PM &
3rd Sunday each month 4-6PM
Facilitated by: Professional & Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: None
Counties Served: Tampa Bay Area
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Tampa Bay Tribune:
www.tampatrib.com
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