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An Examination of the Methods of Operation of Distress Lines Within Four Provincial Suicide Prevention Programs
Fish H J
This is a comprehensive review (1984) of the operational methods used by call-in services included in suicide prevention services in Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, & Lethbridge, Alberta. A review is made of funding, volunteer recruitment, confidentiality, operating procedures, recording methods, client follow-up, & reference resources. Twelve appendices are included: these contain materials used by the various centers. (NBB)