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Trinidad State Junior College (2008–2011)

Program Description:
Trinidad State Junior College, established in 1925, is a comprehensive, Hispanic-serving, Colorado, two-year rural community college. Trinidad State Junior College (TSJC) Suicide Prevention Outreach and Education (SPOE) Project will address the need for suicide prevention, education and unified referral among a rural eight county region of Southern Colorado. The college student population is 38% Hispanic and 42% minority. The target population includes students aged 16 - 25, education staff and faculty and community gatekeepers including health and mental health providers. These populations encompass a broad spectrum of students and professionals in the education, health and mental health arena. It is the intent of the SPOE to develop and coordinate a multi pronged effort intended to positively impact the region.

Trinidad State Junior College and Spanish Peaks Mental Health Services in partnership with regional high schools in Huerfano, Las Animas and six San Luis Valley Counties identified the need for a suicide prevention, education and outreach program to build unified, effective and sustainable suicide prevention and mental health awareness infrastructure through campus based education and outreach.

Contact Information:
Sandra Veltri, PhD
Project Director
Trinidad State Junior College
600 Prospect St.
Campus Box 132
Trinidad, CO 81082
Tel: 719-846-5559
Email: sandy.veltri@trinidadstate.edu

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