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") ") Skip to main content Keyword Search Search Search About SPRC Contact us Login About Suicide Scope of the Problem Topics and Terms Risk and Protective Factors Warning Signs Costs of Suicide Populations Racial/Ethnic Groups Older Adults Adolescents LGBT 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 Engaging People with 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 Resources & Programs Training Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) 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 Core Competencies Grantee Meeting Materials Webinars 8 2 5 5 1 (800) 273 talk National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-talk (8255) 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 Take action after a suicide Featured Resources SPRC Resource Enhanced Guidance on Using the Effective Suicide Prevention Model We've release enhanced guidance on using the Effective Suicide Prevention Model to develop tailored prevention efforts and maximize your impact. SPRC Resource A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention This free online course will teach you how to apply a strategic planning approach to your suicide prevention efforts. SPRC Resource Transforming Tribal Communities: Indigenous Perspectives on Suicide Prevention These brief webinar clips feature expert advice on addressing the root causes of suicide and mental health issues in tribal communities. Effective suicide prevention requires multiple approaches. Learn what works. Resources and Programs 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 SAMHSA GLS, NSSP & Zero Suicide Grantees Find out what state, tribal, and campus grantees are doing to prevent suicide. read more Stay Connected! The Weekly Spark Sign Up! VIEW ALL NEWS 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 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. Fortunately, these settings provide unique opportunities for comprehensive suicide prevention planning. Learn more Primary Care Primary care is the setting in which Americans receive most of their health and behavioral health care. Frequent contacts and long-standing relationships between primary care providers and their patients make this an ideal setting for suicide prevention. 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). The ED visit is an important window of opportunity, however brief, to intervene and save lives. Learn more Faith Communities Faith communities are a natural setting for suicide prevention. Learn more Workplaces People often spend a large portion of their day at a workplace, an important setting for suicide prevention. Learn more Suicide prevention takes place in many settings American Indian/Alaska Native Settings 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 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 Colleges and Universities Suicide and suicidal behaviors are a major concern for colleges and universities. Fortunately, these settings provide unique opportunities for comprehensive suicide prevention planning. Learn more Primary Care Primary Care Primary care is the setting in which Americans receive most of their health and behavioral health care. Frequent contacts and long-standing relationships between primary care providers and their patients make this an ideal setting for suicide prevention. Learn more Behavioral Health Care 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 Emergency Departments Individuals in a suicidal crisis often seek help at a hospital emergency department (ED). The ED visit is an important window of opportunity, however brief, to intervene and save lives. Learn more Faith Communities Faith Communities Faith communities are a natural setting for suicide prevention. Learn more Workplaces Workplaces People often spend a large portion of their day at a workplace, an important setting for suicide prevention. 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