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Search Contact Us About SPRC About Suicide Scope of the Problem Topics and Terms Risk and Protective Factors Warning Signs for Suicide Populations Racial/Ethnic Groups Older Adults Adolescents LGBTQ Military/Veterans Men Settings American Indian/Alaska Native Settings Schools Colleges and Universities Primary Care Emergency Departments Behavioral Health Care Workplaces Faith Communities Effective Prevention Strategic Planning Step 1: Describe the Problem and Its Context Step 2: Choose Long-Term Goals Step 3: Identify Key Risk and Protective Factors Step 4: Select or Develop Interventions Step 5: Plan the Evaluation Step 6: Implement, Evaluate, and Improve Keys to Success Centering Lived Experience Partnerships and Collaboration Safe and Effective Messaging and Reporting Culturally Competent Approaches Evidence-Based Prevention Comprehensive Approach Identify and Assist Increase Help-Seeking Effective Care/Treatment Care Transitions/Linkages Respond to Crisis Postvention Reduce Access to Means Life Skills and Resilience Connectedness State Infrastructure About the Recommendations Authorize Lead Partner Examine Build Guide State Infrastructure Tools Online Library Training Online Courses Virtual Learning Labs Micro-Learning SPARK Talks Webinars News & Highlights Organizations States National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention National Organizations and Federal Agencies Grantees Best Practices Registry We all have a role to play. Together, we can save lives. Effective prevention starts with you . Make a plan to prevent suicide Find a suicide prevention program Measure your program’s success Improve suicide care for your patients Lay the groundwork for your state Take action after a suicide NEW RESOURCE 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention A bold new 10-year, comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to suicide prevention. AAS CONFERENCE Connect with us at AAS24 We’re excited to join our friends and colleagues at the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) annual conference! NEW SPRC COURSE Online Courses Develop knowledge and skills in using the Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention when working with young clients at risk of suicide. Effective suicide prevention requires multiple approaches. Learn what works. Online Library Find programs, toolkits, fact sheets, and other resources to help you take effective action. read more Trainings Build knowledge and skills with our in-person trainings, webinars, and online courses. read more State Activities Learn about suicide prevention programs, grants, contacts, and legislation. read more View activity by state: Select Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Best Practices Registry SPRC’s library of suicide prevention programs and interventions that incorporate best practices, national frameworks and culturally relevant approaches. read more Stay Connected! The Weekly Spark VIEW ALL NEWS AND SIGN UP Suicide prevention takes place in many settings American Indian/Alaska Native Settings Schools Colleges and Universities Primary Care Behavioral Health Care Emergency Departments Faith Communities Workplaces American Indian/Alaska Native Settings Suicide prevention is a high priority for people working to promote wellness and reduce health disparities affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Learn more Schools Schools are a key setting for suicide prevention. Teachers, mental health providers, and all other school personnel who interact with students can play an important role in keeping them safe. Learn more Colleges and Universities Suicide and suicidal behaviors are a major concern for colleges and universities. Suicide is a leading cause of death among college and university students in the United States. Learn more Primary Care Primary care is the setting in which Americans receive most of their health and behavioral health care. Learn more Behavioral Health Care Because suicide is closely linked to mental health and substance use disorders, behavioral health care providers play a key role in treating suicide risk and related behavioral health problems. Learn more Emergency Departments Individuals in a suicidal crisis often seek help at a hospital emergency department (ED). Learn more Faith Communities Faith communities are a natural setting for suicide prevention. Spiritual beliefs and practices tend to help people experience greater hope and meaning in their lives. Learn more Workplaces People often spend a large portion of their day at a workplace and, in doing so, get to know other employees over time. 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