Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Accurate data, up-to-date research, and knowledge of effective strategies and interventions are all essential to our ability to prevent suicide. The Suicide Prevention Resource Center provides information on suicide and links to resources.
Webinar: Utah Suicide Prevention Plan 2022-2026
Established in 2012, the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition is a public-private partnership of community members, suicide survivors, service providers, state and local government officials, researchers, and others dedicated to saving lives and advancing suicide prevention efforts in Utah. Every five years, the coalition releases an updated plan for preventing suicide in our state.
Learn more
NAA | Preventing Teen Suicide in Response To ‘13 Reasons Why’
NAA responds to the issue of suicide and the impact of, "13 Reasons Why." The article identifies specific strategies that can be used to prevent suicide.
The Jason Foundation
A resource guide for parents on suicide warning signs, statistics, and prevention strategies.
Suicide Prevention Life Line
Suicide Crisis Prevention Hotline and resources.
Utah Health Department
Utah Department of Health's article on the CDC's investigation that shows that youth suicides are increasing within our state.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
SAVE focuses its efforts and resources on six main program areas: Public Awareness, Education, Training and Consulting, Grief Support, Products & Resources, and Research and Innovation. Click the boxes to learn more about their programs and services.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide
A combination of individual, relationship, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of suicide. Risk factors are those characteristics associated with suicide—they might not be direct causes.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI raises awareness by sharing information and starting conversations about mental health to help reduce stigmas and increase the likely hood that youth will seek mental care when they need it.
CDC: Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides a longitudinal study for risky youth behavior from 2007-17.
SafeUT
The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program - right from your smartphone.
Community Crisis Intervention & Support Services
The University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute provides specialty programs to prevent mental health crises and support people through them if they happen. These programs support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and connect individuals to additional resources that can help them.
Live On Utah
Live On is a statewide effort to prevent suicide by promoting education, providing resources, and changing our culture around suicide and mental health. Together we can get through, reach out, lift up, look ahead, and Live On.
AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
AFSP focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.