restrict access to lethal means
One of the most effective ways to prevent suicide is to restrict access to lethal means for those at risk. Safer Homes.
The Lok It Up program promotes safe storage of firearms.
Suicide Prevention
WA State Suicide Prevention Plan
WA State Suicide Prevention Plan.
Resources for first responders & healthcare providers
Resources for First Responders
First Responder mental Health and Suicide: an evidence-based approach
Suicide prevention for firefighters
Resources for First Responders
EMS & Mental Health information from NAEMT
Suicide Prevention Training for Health Professionals
Under RCW 43.70.440, suicide prevention training is required for certain healthcare professions.
Guide for Hospital Emergency Depts
Suicide Prevention Resources
Mental Health and Coping During the COVID 19 outbreak
Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties is available 24 hours a day 360-586-2800
Pierce County Crisis Line 800-576-7764
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255)
Suicide Prevention Training Series
Data from the National Violence & Death Reporting System
WA State 2019 Suicide Data
Children & Adolescent Self-Poisoning data from the WA Poison Center
Suicide prevention in WA State
What WA State Dept of Health is doing about suicide prevention
Suicide prevention Events and Training
Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Find more information
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Prevention Resources and Information from the CDC
Older adult suicide prevention
How to talk to a friend who may be considering suicide
The National Institute on Mental Health