OCS Outcomes Report 2016-2017
Suicide Prevention, Education and Counselling Program (SPEAC) SPEAC provides suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention and short-term counselling (up to 10 sessions max) to children and adolescents who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, are affected by the loss of a friend or family member to suicide, or who have made a recent suicide attempt. The SPEAC team also presents suicide prevention workshops in schools and community agencies in Surrey, White Rock, and Langley. Outcomes • To stop children and youth who are participating in the program from attempting or completing suicide. • To improve the social, emotional, and behavioural functioning of children and youth who are participating in the program. • To improve the social, emotional, and behavioural functioning of children and youth who have lost a loved one to suicide. • To improve the caregiver’s/parent’s ability to maintain a safe physical and emotional environment for the client. • To increase the ability of youth to recognize and respond appropriately to suicide risk indicators amongst their peers. Service Highlights • 100% of children and youth report a decreased risk for suicide. • 85% of children report an increased ability to think clearly and make healthy decisions.
• 80% report decreased symptoms of depression and anxiety. • 80% report improved family, social and other relationships. • 80% report improved community, school and work functioning.
Unique Client Breakdown by Age » Daily Stats (Client Time)
1,618.5 hours 111.4 hours 195.9 hours
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Group Stats
Brief Service
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