National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

The Action Alliance was delighted to join this year’s Crisis Con in Arizona on October 16. Action Alliance Director of EXCOM, Sarah Brummett, presented alongside EXCOM member and Executive Director, Suicide Prevention Resource Center, Shelby Rowe, Senior Advisor, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Richard McKeon, and Washington State Representative Tina Orwall. Their presentation offered a comprehensive overview of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, the 988 implementation efforts in Washington State, and the Action Alliance’s Strategic Priorities. To learn more about the Action Alliance's Strategic Priorities, visit: https://lnkd.in/eBpNfcUw #CrisisCon #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness

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This October is Substance Use Prevention Month. Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors ― at multiple levels. The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention includes ways to address substance use/overdose and suicide risk together in the clinical setting. Learn more: hhs.gov/nssp #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory #SuicidePrevention Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2024 National Strategy for Suicide prevention is meant to address gaps in the #suicideprevention field and promote a coordinated comprehensive approach through four Strategic Directions: (1) Community-Based Suicide Prevention; (2) Treatment and Crisis Services; (3) Surveillance, Quality Improvement, and Research; and (4) Health Equity in Suicide Prevention. Learn more at www.hhs.gov/nssp and help to achieve meaningful, equitable, and measurable advancement in suicide prevention.

Recruiting for the crisis workforce is focused on expanding pathways, creating both traditional and nontraditional positions to be more representative of the population being served, and filling vacancies. https://lnkd.in/eZU2SqRq

👉 Don't miss 'Aspire to Zero' - a compelling 3-minute introduction to the Zero Suicide initiative. Help us spread the message and encourage others to support safer suicide care. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/duyAT3a9 Captions are available in both English and Spanish. Zero Suicide Institute Suicide Prevention Resource Center edc.org

The Action Alliance was honored to celebrate the launch of the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention alongside Suicide Prevention Resource Center leadership and committee members at a reception in Oklahoma City on October 7. Learn more about the National Strategy and how you can advance #suicideprevention efforts in your community today: www.hhs.gov/nssp

A new survey shows that nearly two-thirds of adults have heard of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, with one-third reporting familiarity, significantly up from 2022. This shows growing awareness around #mentalhealth resources. Learn more: SuicidePreventionNow.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Resource Center

The recently released 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention has several key areas of focus: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, health equity, intersection of suicide and substance use, youth and social media, and lethal means safety. Learn more about U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) coordinated and comprehensive approach to #suicideprevention at www.hhs.gov/nssp.

Collaboration on suicide prevention efforts is key. The Action Alliance has committed to both move the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention forward, ensuring alignment across public and private sectors, and also to help track national progress and accountability for success. By working together with public and private partners on Progress and Accountability, the Action Alliance will develop a framework for tracking progress on the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention as well as Action Alliance accountability measures. https://lnkd.in/eKUb3NH Suicide Prevention Resource Center edc.org