Suicide Prevention Advocates (SPA)
SPA is a team of ASIST-certified and trained volunteers who provide support to those who struggling with suicide ideation, have attempted suicide, or have lost a loved one to suicide. SPA volunteers offer compassion and support to clients and families. REPS receives referrals from UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center Emergency Department as well as from individuals who seek an extra layer of support on an ongoing basis.
Become a SPA Volunteer
In order to be considered a candidate of the SPA Program, several trainings are required to become involved.
These two courses include QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) and LivingWorks safeTALK. In addition, a two day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is encouraged.
These two courses include QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) and LivingWorks safeTALK. In addition, a two day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop is encouraged.
Jenny Corrigan
For more information or ways to get involved with this program, please contact our Suicide Prevention Advocates Program Coordinator, Jenny Corrigan, by clicking the link below.
Suicide Prevention Advocates Forms
SPA: New Client Form
SPA: Annual Questionnaire
