MCSP-Northeast
Welcome to the Mass. Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) – Northeast Region.
The MCSP-Northeast Region was started in 2006 as an adjunct to the state coalition. Our mission is to support and enhance the MCSP; promote the State Strategic Plan; provide a resource center for speakers, education and trainings; increase membership in both the state and regional coalitions; and assist communities in their efforts to increase suicide prevention and awareness and reduce the incidence of suicide on a grassroots level.
Our coalition meets 6 times a year. Each year, our members decide on the goals for the coming year. Our past accomplishments include:
- Holding a Leadership Breakfast every year
- Sponsoring the AFSP’s National Survivors of Suicide Day
- Providing scholarships for the MCSP’s Annual Conference
- Implementing a 3-year project called the Connect Suicide Prevention Project in the town of Haverhill as well as other towns
- Promoting new ideas/organizations/resources
- Being a resource for questions, trainings, ideas, etc.
We currently have over 20 active members (click here for list of current members). The current co-chairs of the NCSP are Larry Berkowitz from Riverside Community Care and Debbie Helms from the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley.
The Northeast Region (click here for list of towns) is a very active coalition. We are always looking for new members to add to the incredible experience, knowledge and professionalism that we have with our current members. If you would like to join, please complete the membership form (click here).
NEWS AND EVENTS
Our next meeting is Thursday, 12/8/11 at Tewksbury Hospital, DPH Regional Offices, Saunders Building EB15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. DPH will be providing lunch so if you wish to attend,please email Larry at lberkowitz@riversidecc.org.
List of Current Members’ Organizations
- Adolescent Wellness, Inc.
- Anna Jaques Hospital
- Carrying On
- Department of Mental Health
- Department of Public Health
- Dracut Public Schools
- Elder Services of Merrimack Valley
- Families for Depression Awareness
- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- Haverhill Public Health
- Health & Education Services, Inc.
- Loss and Transition Counseling
- McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home
- Middlesex Community College
- Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – MA
- Riverside Community Care
- Samaritans of Merrimack Valley
- See A New Sun Foundation
- SeniorCare, Inc.
- Teenage Anxiety & Depression Solution (TADS)
- University of MA – Lowell
Cities and Towns Covered by the MCSP-Northeast Region
- Amesbury
- Andover
- Methuen
- Beverly
- Middleton
- Billerica
- Groton
- Nahant
- Boxford
- Newbury
- Burlington
- Newburyport
- Carlisle
- North Andover
- Chelmsford
- North Reading
- Danvers
- Peabody
- Dracut
- Reading
- Dunstable
- Revere
- Essex
- Rockport
- Everett
- Rowley
- Georgetown
- Salem
- Gloucester
- Salisbury
- Groveland
- Saugus
- Hamilton
- Stoneham
- Haverhill
- Swampscott
- Ipswich
- Tewksbury
- Lawrence
- Topsfield
- Littleton
- Tyngsborough
- Lowell
- Wakefield
- Lynn
- Wenham
- Lynnfield
- West Newbury
- Manchester-by-the-Sea
- Westford
- Marblehead
- Wilmington
- Winthrop
- Melrose
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call the Samaritans Statewide crisis help line at 1-877-870-4673 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are a veteran or part of a veterans family, please call the National Suicide Prevention Life line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)