Suicide Safer Care: A Comprehensive Approach for Health Centers

Suicide Prevention COE Fact Sheet

Suicide is a preventable public health crisis, and health centers are uniquely positioned to identify and treat patients at risk for suicide while simultaneously supporting staff who also may be at risk. This fact sheet and accompanying brief detail key facts and steps in achieving excellence in implementing Suicide Safer Care for patients and staff.

Our new publication details what health centers can do to achieve excellence in suicide prevention, including a visualized self-assessment organizations can use to assess their progress in this crucial work.