Appendix II: Evidence-based intervention and communication resources

At a glance

The following is a non-exhaustive list containing examples of ongoing suicide prevention efforts and resources.

Resource list

  • Program decision-making
  • Crisis Hotlines
    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) – A 24/7 toll-free hotline providing support for people in crisis; call, text, or chat services available
    • Veterans Crisis Line – A 24/7 toll-free hotline (988, *1) providing support for veterans; call, text, or chat services available
  • Public Awareness Campaigns
    • – An initiative by Vibrant Emotional Health encouraging people to take action to prevent suicide.
    • – A campaign to raise awareness about mental health issues and encourage supportive actions.
  • Educational Programs
    • (QPR) – A program that teaches people how to recognize the warning sights of suicide and respond.
    • – A training program that teaches the skills needed to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use.
  • School-Based Interventions
    • – A program that teaches students how to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and others.
    • – A peer-led program aimed at enhancing protective factors to prevent suicide among youth.
  • Community-Based Programs
    • – Community walks organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness and funds.
    • – A campaign designed to address the stigma of mental health among men, using humor and relatable content.
  • Support Groups
    • (SRPC) – Provides resources and support for those looking to implement suicide prevention strategies.
  • Health Care Resources
    • – A prevention initiative for health and behavioral healthcare systems, aiming for zero suicides among patients in care.
    • – A resource for healthcare providers that covers how to identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling; ask about access to lethal methods; and work with impacted individuals and their support system to reduce access.
    • – Resources that make it easier for hospitals and health systems to discover proven strategies and deploy best practices that improve the mental health and well-being of their staff and breathe new life into America's most trusted professionals.
  • Media and Entertainment Guidelines
    • – Guidelines for journalists to ensure responsible coverage of suicide reducing the risk of contagion.
    • – Provides a list of actionable steps that can expand positive mental health representation in media and entertainment.
    • - A research study with more than 4,000 consumers for brand marketers to better understand how to communicate and gain consumer trust when talking about mental health.
  • Partnerships: