Do you have a child/youth that has attempted suicide or is at-risk of doing so?
The Suicide Prevention, Education and Counselling (SPEAC) program provides short-term counselling support (up to 10 sessions) and tools aimed to reduce the risk of suicide in young people (ages 3-18) screened with moderate-high suicide risk symptoms.
SPEAC also provides consultation to professionals, parents/caregivers, and young people including but not limited to assessing suicide risk, safety and care planning, or referrals to other community services/programs based on presenting needs.
Services offered include:
- Individual suicide related counselling for young people
- Resources and support for families
- Risk assessment
- Consultation
- Debriefing
- Workshops and presentations
For school clinicians, social workers and healthcare professionals to make a referral (includes Consultation request)
For young persons, parents and caregivers of a young person 18 years of age or younger to request a referral
Community Presentations
Workshops are available to schools, community agencies and special interest groups. Participants will learn how to identify warning signs of suicide and ways of providing support to those at-risk. For more information, download SPEAC - School Presentation Information.
Please note: Due to peak service periods, please submit your request early. For any workshop/presentation requests, please email mailto:speacintake@options.bc.ca or leave a message at 604.584.5811 ext. 11366.
Eligibility criteria
For children and youth (ages 3-18) living in Surrey, White Rock and Langley screened with moderate-high suicide risk symptoms such as attempting suicide or being at risk of doing so (services to include family members).
Can you access the program directly?
Other information
PLEASE NOTE: We are not accepting practicum student applications at this time.
Location(s)
9815 - 140th Street
Surrey, BC V3T 4M4
Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
In school meetings Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Evening appointments depending on client need.
Contact(s)
Intake Line
604.584.5811 ext 11366
speacintake@options.bc.ca