Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative

Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative

Under the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, ODMHSAS has initiated the Oklahoma Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative.  ODMHSAS provided evidence-based youth suicide prevention programs (gatekeeper training and screening) throughout Oklahoma through local mental health prevention service providers, schools, youth-serving agencies, tribal governments, and colleges and universities.

QPR Trainers: Click here to Request Materials/Schedule a training

ASIST Trainers: Click here to Request Materials/Schedule a training

Community Members: Click here to request a Suicide Prevention Training (QPR, ASIST, Community Toolkit)

Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Youth suicide in our state is a major public health problem. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people in Oklahoma, and an astounding 15% of youth surveyed in Oklahoma report that they have seriously considered suicide. Whether it is suicide deaths, attempts, or related problems such as alcohol and other drug use or barriers to mental health services, your community likely has some level of risk for youth suicide.

Download the Suicide Prevention Toolkit

Additional Resources:
 

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance - United States 2007  download here
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
QPR Institute
LivingWorks

Contact:
Julie Geddes
(405) 522-3835

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
1200 NE 13th Street
PO Box 53277
Oklahoma City, OK  73152-3277
405-522-3908    405-522-3851 TDD    405-522-3650 Fax
Toll-Free, 24 Hours  1-800-522-9054 
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