Citation

Mikawa JK. Crisis Interv. 1971; 3(1): 4-8.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1971, Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service)

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Abstract

The Suicide Prevention and Crisis Call Center in Reno, Nevada, was originally organized as a result of citizen concern regarding the suicide rate in Nevada, which at 26.8 per 100.000, is the highest in the nation (Vital Health Statistics Office, 1967). Subsequently, it became affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno, which added another dimension to the functions of the Center beyond its community service aspects. Following the model established by the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Service (Farberow et al., 1966), the Reno Center offers a 24-hour crisis counseling and referral telephone service which functions primarily with non-professional volunteers. As the Center developed, its functions as a crisis intervention service and an educational and research program for the University of Nevada became dominant features. At the present time, requests from the community emphasize the need to enlarge the referral and coordinative aspects of the services offered. The broadening of functions suggested also includes dealing with everyday program of living and not just those characterized as emergencies. In addition, increased participation of students in all phases of the Center's program is anticipated...

Language: en