Suicide Prevention & Resilience in Children (SPARC)

SPARC is the Suicide Prevention and Resilience in Children program focused on multidisciplinary care for youth at risk for self-harm. After a year of training and working together, the SPARC at Metrocare groups are run by Metrocare clinicians with monthly consultations with Children’s Health.

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Youth Group Therapy
Weekly group therapy for 90 minutes for 8 weeks.

The focus of this therapy is on teaching skills to reduce risk factors related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The locations are as follows:

WSFC Clinic

1881 Sylvan Ave Suite 200 Dallas, Texas 75208

Samuell Clinic

4701 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75228

Who is the program for?

  • Adolescent, ages 12-17 years old

  • Have suicidal ideation or have had previous suicide attempt

SPARC is like a helpful friend on your journey to feeling better. Our job is to be here for you no matter what. Just tell us a bit about yourself, and we’ll talk about how we can help you feel happier and hopeful about the future.

Metrocare provides mental health services to any Dallas County resident regardless of ability to pay.

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Contact the SPARC team to find out more.