STOPS St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide

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STOPS St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide

Preventing suicide through education, connection, and compassion. Because hope builds stronger communities, one step at a time. The team is a program of the St.

STOPS offers many programs to the citizens of St. Tammany in an effort to decrease the loss of lives due to suicide. These programs include:

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST): This program provides a full two day intensive training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Participants often include people concerned about family or friends, emergency serv

ice workers, counselors, teachers, ministers, mental health practitioners, law enforcement workers and community volunteers. The emphasis is on suicide first-aid. Survivors of Suicide Support Group (SOS): Research has shown that suicide leaves at least 6 survivors. A suicide survivor is defined as anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. This group meets twice a month on the west side of the Parish and once a month on the east side. Local Outreach to the Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) Team: This program provides immediate hands-on assistance to those newly aggrieved by the loss of a loved one to suicide. A survivor is defined as anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Tammany Coroner's Office. Suicide Community Awareness: STOPS can provide suicide prevention and awareness programs by speaking to churches, groups, organizations, businesses, agencies, etc.

07/27/2026

Come hungry to the St. Paul's Briggs Center in Covington today between 11-1 for the United Way of Southeast Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Cook Off to raise money for su***de prevention in our area. Thank you to the United Way of Southeast Louisiana!

07/14/2026

Great networking and connections made this past weekend. Connection is what life is all about!

07/11/2026

Come out and see us and all the incredible resources in our community at the Northwest Kiwanis Magnolia Park Recreation District Community Expo, today until 1:00.

07/10/2026

Great way to start the gift of this beautiful morning! Thanks to Covington Kiwanis for continuing the Covington Prayer Breakfast year after year. It was an honor to be in the presence of the featured speakers, Katie Rose Normand and Phoenix Biglar. Amazing stories of the power of God!

07/01/2026

STOPS is honored to be part of the Ty Carter Memorial Rodeo on July 3 and 4 in Covington.

https://facebook.com/events/s/ty-carter-memorial-rodeo/2031604787564634/

For 25 years, STOPS has worked to bring hope, healing, education, support, and su***de prevention resources to individuals and families throughout our community. We are grateful for opportunities like this to connect with people, share our mission, and continue important conversations about mental health.

If you're heading to the rodeo, be sure to stop by and visit us. We would love to meet you, share what we do, and celebrate life together.

Thank you to the Ty Carter Memorial Rodeo team for supporting STOPS and helping us spread hope throughout St. Tammany Parish.

July 3 and 4, 2026
Ty Carter Memorial Rodeo
1515 N. Florida Street
Covington, Louisiana

Together, we can light the way.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

06/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our STOPS kickoff party. Your presence, encouragement, donations, and belief in this mission helped make the night so special.

We are so grateful for the sponsors, raffle donors, and community supporters who helped bring this event to life, including Wild Moss, Kayaks to Geaux, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Butterfly FX, Love More, True Grit Fitness, Hope Carter, Northshore Rim Repair, My Little Loves, Just Get Fit, Coffee Rani, and 2 Guys V**e & To***co.

Your support helps STOPS continue raising awareness, building connection, and reminding our community that no one has to walk through pain alone.

This kickoff was only the beginning. Thank you for standing with us as we continue moving forward, one step at a time.

Register for the 5K today, stopsla.org

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

06/25/2026

Tomorrow is the day.

Join us at the Covington Block Party for the STOPS 5K Fun Run and Walk Kickoff Party as we begin this journey together, one step at a time.

We will have over $1,300 in raffle prizes, and every donation supports STOPS's mission through su***de prevention, intervention, postvention, education, outreach, resources, and hope.

A heartfelt thank you to the generous businesses and community members who have helped make this raffle possible, including the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (Louisiana State Parks), Kayaks To Geaux, Butterfly FX, Northshore Rim Repair, Hope Carter, True Grit Fitness, My Little Loves Children’s Clothing, Wild Moss, Love MORE, Coffee Rani- Mandeville, and 2 Guys V**e & To***co.

This event is more than a raffle. It is a way for our community to come together, raise awareness, support families, and remind people that they are not alone.

Come see us tomorrow, enter the raffle, learn more about the STOPS 5K Fun Run and Walk, and help us keep lighting the way.

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

06/24/2026

Only 2 days to go until the STOPS 5K Kickoff Party and Raffle.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1JZcDjNB2B/

We are getting closer to a meaningful evening of connection, celebration, and community support as we honor 25 years of Lighting the Way. Join us as we come together to raise awareness, build hope, and support the mission of su***de prevention, intervention, postvention, education, outreach, and resources.

We cannot wait to see you there for a fun night filled with energy, purpose, and great raffle prizes. Come check out our booth and the other members of the Covington Business Association. You can see classic cars, eat great food, and listen to live music at the Covington Block Party this Friday from 6-9 PM on Columbia Street.

Register for the 2026 5K Fun Run and Walk
https://stops-la.networkforgood.com/

Start your own team fundraiser today https://stops-la.networkforgood.com/projects/302153-one-step-at-a-time-5k-fun-run-and-walk-teams

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

06/22/2026

Come see us this Friday at the Covington Block Party and purchase your registration ticket for the STOPS 5K Fun Run and Walk.

https://stops-la.networkforgood.com

You can register and start your own fundraiser to support STOPS and bring hope to our community.

Our Kickoff Party is the perfect time to get signed up, ask questions, buy raffle tickets, and learn how you can be part of the movement.

The STOPS 5K Fun Run and Walk will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Abita Springs Trailhead.

Join us one step at a time.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Address

427 N Theard Street, PMB 500
Covington, LA
70433

Website

http://stopsla.org/, https://stops-la.networkforgood.com/

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