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SUICIDE PREVENTION OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST (SPIN)

Our mission is to reduce stigma surrounding suicide and mental health in our region through education and awareness events and to reduce suicide deaths.

This is not a crisis page, please follow the link below if you need immediate assistance.

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WHO WE ARE

SPIN

Here at Suicide Prevention of the Inland Northwest (SPIN), we believe that everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention.  Our goal as a non-profit organization is to educate on and spread awareness of suicide prevention strategies to our local communities. Since 2003, this group has been active in the area, previously operating as Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho (SPAN-ID). Through health fairs, community events, presentations and professional conferences, we have been able to reach thousands of people and share our message of hope. We are so grateful for the community support we receive. Throughout the years we have partnered with local agencies and sponsors such as Art Uncorked, Lewis Clark State College, Twin County United Way, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Moneysaver, Pepsi, and more!

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GET INVOLVED

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Your support is important to our work at Suicide Prevention of the Inland Northwest (SPIN). Check out the opportunities below to get involved!


COVID-19 DISCLAIMER

Due to the current COIVD-19 pandemic, all public events have currently been suspended.  We plan to return to our normal event schedule as soon as it is safe to do so.

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Anyone is welcome to join our monthly SPIN meetings, currently happening via ZOOM. Meetings take place the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.  Contact us via the link at the bottom of the page to join our email distribution list or like us on Facebook for meeting invites.

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BRIDGE THE GAP

In partnership with the Bridge the Gap Foundation, another local non-profit, this annual event brings the community together to celebrate those lives lost to suicide, raise awareness of community resources related to suicide prevention, and “Bridge the Gap” between suicide and awareness.

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MAKE A DONATION

Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Or make a donation in honor of a friend or loved one?  You can donate online here, or mail donations to:
 Suicide Prevention of the Inland Northwest
 PO Box 2241
 Lewiston, ID 83501

 

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RESOURCES

TREVOR PROJECT

Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (AFSP)

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide and has local chapters in all 50 states.

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS)

The purpose of Survivors Of Suicide is to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide resolve their grief and pain in their own personal way. The grief that survivors of suicide experience is unique. The questions often left behind are at times unbearable. This site offers information that will hopefully help answer some of those questions, as well as provide a safe place for survivors and friends of survivors to share their struggle and pain and offer comfort and understanding to others who have experienced a similar loss.

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (SOS)

The purpose of Survivors Of Suicide is to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide resolve their grief and pain in their own personal way. The grief that survivors of suicide experience is unique. The questions often left behind are at times unbearable. This site offers information that will hopefully help answer some of those questions, as well as provide a safe place for survivors and friends of survivors to share their struggle and pain and offer comfort and understanding to others who have experienced a similar loss.

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LIFELINE FOR VETS

The National Veterans Foundation’s (NVF) Lifeline for Vets helps veterans of all eras, their family members and active duty service members, some while serving overseas in combat deployments.   The Lifeline for Vets assists veterans with needs including medical treatment, PTSD counseling, VA benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide intervention and more.  

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IDAHO SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM

Suicide is a critical public health issue in Idaho. It brings tragic loss to families, friends, schools and entire communities across the state each year. Idaho continually ranks among the top 10 states for the highest number of suicide deaths per capita. The Suicide Prevention Program encourages the use of evidence-based programs and practices and seeks to coordinate prevention efforts across the state to create the first truly comprehensive approaches to suicide prevention in Idaho.

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IDAHO SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM

Suicide is a critical public health issue in Idaho. It brings tragic loss to families, friends, schools and entire communities across the state each year. Idaho continually ranks among the top 10 states for the highest number of suicide deaths per capita. The Suicide Prevention Program encourages the use of evidence-based programs and practices and seeks to coordinate prevention efforts across the state to create the first truly comprehensive approaches to suicide prevention in Idaho.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC), funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), brings the latest information, best practices and resources to suicide prevention efforts around the country.

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CONTACT US

This is not a crisis page and is not monitored 24/7. If you are in crisis please seek crisis services: Call, Text or Chat 208-398-HELP(4357)

Non-Emergent Phone: 509-751-SPIN(7746)

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