The TLC is an interactive, statewide network that offers collaboration and support to professionals working with school-age youth. The dual mission of the TLC is excellence in suicide prevention and trauma response assistance to schools following unfortunate losses due to suicide, homicide, accident and illness. This is accomplished through county, regional, and statewide conferences, training, consultation, onsite traumatic loss response, and technical assistance. The purpose is to ensure that those working with youth from a variety of disciplines and programs have up-to-date knowledge about mental health issues, suicide prevention, traumatic grief, and resiliency enhancement.

Services available:

• Suicide prevention trainings using the Question, Persuade and Refer Model
• Quarterly coalition meetings
• Consultation surrounding traumatic loss
• 24/7 support to coordinate traumatic loss response
• Psychological First Aid

Coordinator: Josephine DiMeo MSW, LCSW

Cell Phone: (908) 309-9087 •  Office Phone: 908-253-3193  •  Email: JDiMeo@co.somerset.nj.us

In Case of a Psychiatric Emergency
Please contact Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (Bridgeway PESS) at 908-526-4100.
This service can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.