An American group that works with suicide prevention organizations is honouring a Vancouver Island woman.
The American Association of Suicidology, the world’s largest membership-based suicide prevention organization, is giving its 2024 Crisis Services Award to to Elizabeth Newcombe with the Vancouver Island Crisis Society.
The award was presented at the 57th Annual AAS Conference in Las Vegas.
"Under Elizabeth’s leadership, the Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) has excelled in crisis intervention. Her dedication to initiatives like the Crisis Line Enhancement Project sets a high standard," said AAS President & CEO Leeann Sherman.
Newcombe is the society’s Executive Director.
The AAS says through initiatives like the Crisis Line Enhancement Project, they've boosted crisis line capacity, standardized services, and improved provincial governance.
In a release, the association says “VICS's professionalism, adaptability, and efficiency shine through, making them a model for the province.”
The Crisis Services Award winner is determined based on the demonstrated quality and effectiveness of their service, their ability to infuse core values of suicide prevention and mental wellness into their practices, community impact, and resilience in addressing the most challenging community behavioral health needs.
You can learn more at Vancouver Island Crisis Society.
If you need help, call the Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888, available 24/7.
You can also text 250-800-3806 from 6pm to 10pm, seven days a week.
British Columbia working at attracting doctors and nurses from U.S.
Increased Tipping Fees at CSWM Facilities
Negotiations on updated Columbia River Treaty paused
Mark Carney wins Liberal Leadership
Comox Valley Local Governments Voice Support For K’ómoks First Nation Ahead Of Historic Treaty Vote
