Suicide Prevention

Call or text 988 or chat online to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support with a mental health crisis, substance use concerns, thoughts of suicide, or any other type of emotional distress. You may also contact 988 to get support for a loved one in crisis. The 988 Lifeline provides support in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language, along with interpretation services in more than 240 languages and dialects.

2025 Washington State Suicide Prevention Plan

Washington’s Suicide Prevention Plan has been informed by extensive input from partners across the state, including people with lived experience, families, service providers, researchers, and policymakers. The plan treats suicide as a preventable public health problem and is organized around four strategic directions. Read the 2025 Washington State Suicide Prevention Plan.

Data and Resources

Explore data related to suicide in Washington and resources to prevent suicide in your community. Review trends, documentation, updated datasets, and more at Suicide Prevention Data and Resources.

Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

The Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention brings together members with multidisciplinary expertise to guide implementation of the statewide suicide prevention plan and strengthen collaboration across Washington. Learn more about the Action Alliance.

Washington’s Model List

Many Washington healthcare professionals are required to complete suicide prevention training, and courses must be selected from the Model List. Training courses are reapproved every two years, and requirements vary by profession. Browse approved courses by training length, setting, and profession on the Model List page.

Contact Us

If you are interested in learning more about suicide prevention or other Injury and Violence Prevention initiatives in Washington, connect with us at IVP-PCH@doh.wa.gov.