STOPS
427 N. Theard Street
Private Mailbox #500
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 237-5506
New Fax Number
Fax: (985) 893-2353
contact@stops-la.org
For Help Call:
1-800-273-TALK (8225)
1-800-SUICIDE
(784 - 2433)
211 or 911
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST provides training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Participants often include: people concerned about family or friends, emergency service workers, counselors, teachers, ministers, mental health practitioners, law enforcement workers and community volunteers. The emphasis is on suicide first-aid. This is a full two-day intensive course taught by two to three trained staff. ASIST is held at the Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson, Covington, 70433, 4 to 6 times per calendar year. The course is approved by the NASW-LA Chapter for 12.5 CEU clinical credits. For dates and times please call LaVondra Dobbs at 985-237-5506.
Suicide Community Awareness - STOPS can provide suicide awareness and prevention programs by speaking to churches, groups, organizations, businesses, agencies, etc. To schedule an awareness presentation please call LaVondra Dobbs at 985-237-5506.
STOPS has been awarded a one year grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana Hurricane Relief Fund. This grant is overseen co-jointly by Christ Episcopal Church in Covington and the STOPS board. This generous grant will allow STOPS to provide two additional no-cost therapy programs to the community beginning in September of 2006. These new programs are targeted at children, families, and adults who are experiencing the loss of any person, place, or thing following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and is not limited to the loss of a loved one to suicide.
For a schedule of upcoming training classes, please visit our upcoming events.