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About PEACE

We are the Prevention and Training Branch, under the Division of Clinical Services, Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. We provide training, technical assistance and educational opportunities for program managers, community leaders, and youth and adult volunteers on enhancing mental health and preventing and reducing alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and their related problems.
 
Our Mission...
Our mission is to enhance positive mental health, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual wellness among children, youth and families by preventing mental dysfunction and substance abuse.

 
Our Vision...
We envision an island community empowered and committed to making healthy choices --- "Totally healthy, totally tobacco/alcohol and drug-free!"


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You can complete and submit the Request form through this website.
Kindly note, all requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance, but preferrably fours weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date of requested services. 

All requested Prevention Services are subject to approval.  Thank you for your interest.



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Warning Signs

Seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or by calling or texting the suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 if you or someone you know exhibits any of the following signs:


  • Threatening to hurt or kill oneself or talking, about wanting to hurt or kill oneself

  • Looking for ways to kill oneself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means

  • Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide when these actions are out of the ordinary for the person

  • Feeling hopeless

  • Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge

  • Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities - seemingly without thinking

  • Feeling trapped - like there's no way out

  • Increasing alcohol or drug use

  • Withdrawing from friends, family, and society

  • Feeling anxious, agitated, or unable to sleep or sleeping all the time

  • Experiencing dramatic mood changes

  • Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life



Where to Get Help
 


Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center

24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Focus On Life

Phone: 671-646-5194

Prevention & Training Branch (PEACE)

Phone: 671-477-9079 thru 9083

 

 

University of Guam, I Pinangon, Campus Suicide Prevention Program

 

 

OTHER LOCAL AND NATIONAL HOTLINES:
  • Local Emergency: 911
  • Sanctuary Hotline: (671) 475-7100
  • Teen Suicide Hotline: 1-800-552-8336
  • Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-843-5200 

 


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