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Daytona State College (2005–2008 & 2009–2012)

Program Description:

Daytona State College, Seminole Community College, and University of Central Florida have formed the Project SPEAK (Suicide Prevention Education and Knowledge) consortium to conduct suicide awareness and prevention activities at three commuter institutions located in east Central Florida.  The three partner institutions serve approximately 63,000 students across 10 campuses in three counties. Project SPEAK institutions will provide education and training to students, faculty, administrators, and staff. The project goal is to raise awareness through education of administrators, faculty, staff, students and their families of the colleges and universities located in Volusia, Flagler, and Seminole Counties, Florida of the signs of depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation to prevent suicide among college students. Project SPEAK will utilize in-person seminars, develop and deploy online training, provide intensive gatekeeper training, create a stronger network of local resources through an annual conference, and produce a video on suicide awareness and prevention for commuter institutions.

In addition, the project will establish an annual conference for mental health professionals and community members, and host an annual student festival.

Contact Information:
Carole Luby, EdD
Dean
Student Success Services
Daytona State College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Tel: 386-506-3328
Email: lubyc@daytonastate.edu

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