Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Crisis Line
24-Hour Suicide Prevention
916-368-3111
The Effort operates the region’s Suicide Prevention Crisis
Line. Nationally accredited, recognized by the California
State Office of Suicide Prevention, and a vital member of the
National Helpline network, the hotline serves Sacramento County as well as 36 counties in Northern California. We answer calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from those living within the 916, 209, 530, and 707 area codes.
The Suicide Prevention Crisis Line receives calls from people of all ages who are experiencing depression, hopelessness, alone, desperate, and sometimes considering suicide as a solution to their pain. We also receive calls that involve emergency rescue, such as a suicide in progress, or someone on the Foresthill Bridge.
A person does not have to be suicidal to talk with one of our counselors. Many of our callers are third parties who are concerned about a friend or loved one who is suicidal. We are here to listen and understand, and to offer information and resources as needed. The Crisis Lines are staffed by extensively trained, carefully selected volunteers who not only understand how a suicidal person reaches such despair, but also help the individual choose life.
Training
The Effort's Crisis Center is a regional training hub for suicide prevention skills and crisis intervention. Our Master Trainer staff provide 2-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshops to train and equip people in the community to learn to recognize and estimate suicide risk, and become more effective at helping people at risk of suicide. ASIST is evidence-based training, developed by LivingWorks.
The Effort also offers customized workshops on Suicide Awareness, Lethality Assessment, and Crisis Intervention to meet the specific needs of many groups and agencies throughout the region including: high schools, colleges, therapists, hospitals, non-profits, law enforcement agencies, social workers, domestic violence centers, professionals, faith organizations, and more.
To schedule a training, please contact our Program Manager, Liseanne Wick at (916) 368-3118 or email lwick@theeffort.org.
Eligibility/Fees
Services are provided free of charge, regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Crisis line services are prioritized according to immediate need.
Crisis intervention services are provided free of charge. Professional crisis intervention training is available as a fee-based service. Donations are accepted for community outreach and general operating funds. This vital, life-saving program also extends beyond the phone lines to community groups, colleges, high schools and others through presentations and informational outreach.
Volunteers
Volunteers are chosen for their sensitivity, maturity, and communication skills. No previous experience in required. Approximately 60 hours of professional training is provided in crisis intervention and communication skills. Ongoing training is provided regularly. Volunteers are asked to contribute a minimum of 200 hours over a one year time period.
If you wish to become a crisis line volunteer, please call our business office at (916) 368-3118 for the latest training information.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, call us at:
| Sacramento | (916) 368-3111 |
| Auburn | (530) 885-2300 |
| Roseville | (916) 733-3111 |
| Lincoln | (916) 645-8866 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-800-SUICIDE
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Services also offers multiple community outreach, education, and awareness presentations to the region upon request.