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Response Crisis Center works hard to provide those of any age in times of crisis by helping to lower anxiety and prevent self-destructive behavior.

"Education is the movement from darkness to light."

— Adam Bloom, American Educator and writer

With a broad cross-section of school-based and civic-group programs representing demographically varied neighborhoods, RESPONSE educators work to bring a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the problems of adolescent depression and suicide. In 2016, the community educators at Response gave 385 presentations to 12,178 youth and youth involved adults. Through discussions on recognizing warning signs, positive coping skills, and communication skills, our Adolescent Suicide Prevention program promotes social support systems for teens as well as youth involved adults, and encourages help seeking behavior.

According to Charlotte Ross (1985), a pioneer in school-based suicide prevention programs, “Every child is a potential victim and a potential rescuer”. With the information Response’s community education program provides, people throughout Suffolk County gain the necessary skills as well as the knowledge of available resources to become active partners in addressing our community's mental health needs.

School Presentations

To introduce teens and young adults to the hotline and online crisis counseling services, our educators give presentations in the middle schools, high schools, and colleges throughout Suffolk County. By giving a voice – and a face – to the counselors at Response, the educators make our program more approachable. And, upon request, they also teach a variety of topics, such as “Healthy Communication Skills,” “How To Help a Friend,” “Non Suicidal Self Injury,” “Compassion Fatigue", "ASIST,” and “Suicide Prevention.”

To schedule a presentation, click on the schedule button to create a request online or call (631) 751-7620

Community Education - Request For Presentation

In order to schedule your class presentations this form must be filled out in its entirety. All requests will be reviewed, and you will be contacted regarding a proposed date. These dates will have a temporary hold, and must be confirmed by you promptly, in order to be placed on our educators calendar.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lorraine Peragallo at 631-751-7620 or LPeragallo@responsehotline.org

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Professional Training

The crisis intervention and active listening skills used on the hotline have many applications, including police work, family mediation, peer counseling, parenting, grief counseling, and hospital work. In fact, it is hard to think of a context when these skills are not critically important. That’s why Response educators are called upon to give professional training sessions to so many agencies and programs, including the Suffolk County Police Academy, Stony Brook University, Suffolk County Community College, Skills Unlimited, Foster Grandparents, Federation of Organizations, Clubhouse of Suffolk, and Victim Information Bureau (VIBS), among many others.

To schedule a presentation, call (631) 751-7620, or e-mail us at info@responsehotline.org

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