Teen Life Counts (TLC) is a school-based suicide prevention and awareness program. The program is a part of Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Greater New Orleans. Each school year, staff and volunteers are trained and visit area schools teach high school and middle school students about the warning signs of suicide as well as how to respond in a suicidal crisis.
This website is a resource for students and parents looking for more information on the topic and program, volunteers interested in teaching the program, school professionals, and donors.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call JFS at (504) 831-8475.
UPCOMING EVENTS TLC Training for Professionals Involved in Suicide Prevention JFS will be offering suicide awareness, assessment, and prevention training for social workers, clinicians, and other professionals. There is no fee for this workshop and CEUs will be offered to LPCs and social workers. Please see details below. For more information, contact Ellie Wainer at bdwainer@gmail.com.
All participants must register by January 18, 2012. * January 27, 2012 * 9 AM to 3 PM * Jewish Community Center 5342 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 897-0143
Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans is a social service agency dedicated to preserving,
strengthening, and enhancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families at every stage of life.
