The Suicide Resource Center of Larimer County was founded in 1989, in response to the high number of suicide deaths in Larimer County. Since our beginning, we have worked to prevent suicide by raising awareness and educating the community, and have reached out to support families whose lives have been devastated by suicide. Since we were founded, Larimer County's suicide rate has dropped from being one of the highest in Colorado to being below the state average. However, the battle to save the lives of those suffering from depression or bipolar disorder is far from over. Although we have made progress relative to other counties in Colorado, our rates remain higher than the national average. The Suicide Resource Center is a nonprofit [501(c)(3)] organization with an active Board of Directors. Currently, the Center has two full time employees. We are fortunate to have over 50 active, dedicated volunteers who help us provide services directly to the community.
Our mission is to prevent suicide in Larimer County by raising awareness, educating and training youth and adults about depression and suicide, and providing resources and support to those who have been impacted.
Our vision is that the communities of Larimer County will be caring and tolerant of those affected by depression, other mental illnesses, and suicide. People will be encouraged to recognize, intervene, and support those in need. Those suffering from mental illness and suicidal thoughts will seek treatment, resulting in a reduced suicide rate.
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2nd Annual Life Savers Fundraiser Breakfast
Please join us on Thursday, October 7th from 7:30-8:30am at the Drake Centre in Fort Collins to celebrate the Suicide Resource Center's passion for suicide prevention. Click here for more information.
Thursday, September 2nd
Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Zion Lutheran Church in Loveland @ 6:30pm
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Tuesday, September 14th
Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Murphy Center in Fort Collins @ Noon
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Wednesday, September 15th
Heartbeat Grief Support Group-Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins at 6:30pm
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Thursday, September 16th
Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Harmony Presbyterian Churchin Fort Collins at 6:30pm
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Thursday, September 30th
Friends & Family Support Group - Harmony Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins at 6:30pm
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Tuesday, September 28th
Depression/Bipolar Support Group - Home State Bank in Loveland @ Noon
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October 5th, 2010
The next 4 week Friends & Family Class begins
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Many thanks to our funders!
Adolph Coors Foundation
Schwartz Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation
Bluebonnet Fund of the Community Foundation
Wells Fargo
Chrisland Charitable Fund
Bohemian Foundation
Gannett Foundation
Poudre Valley Health System
Rotary of Fort Collins
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APRIL 2010