Suicide Prevention in Washington
Suicide is a serious public health problem in Washington. It affects people of all ages in communities across the state.
Because suicide is one of the leading causes of early death in Washington, preventing it improves the health of Washingtonians and our communities. The Washington State Department of Health is taking many actions for suicide prevention and guides implementation of the WA State Suicide Prevention Plan (PDF).
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I'm thinking about suicide or have thought about suicide before.
I am worried about someone else
I am concerned someone else might be thinking of suicide.
Someone in my life has died by suicide, and I need resources and support.
Hotlines, text, and chat resources
I am looking for listening and referral resources.
I want to prevent suicide in my community.
I want to prevent suicide through my work.
I am under 24 years old and need help or want suicide prevention resources for children and young adult.
I am a journalist writing a story about suicide and need resources.
I want to know what the Department of Health is doing about suicide.
Suicide Prevention and Community Support Tools
I need data, information or handouts about suicide prevention.
I want to know about upcoming suicide prevention training, webinars, and events.
Resources for Health Professionals
Training requirements for health professionals - I need information about suicide prevention training requirements and opportunities.
Training approval for training programs - I need information about how to get my training course(s) approved for WA health professionals.
Factsheets
- Sharing Data to Prevent Adult Male Suicide 2015–2018 (PDF)
- Sharing Data to Prevent Older Adult Suicide 2015–2018 (PDF)
- Sharing Data to Prevent Young Adult Suicide | 2015–2018 (PDF)
- Sharing Data to Prevent Youth Suicide 2015–2018 (PDF)
- Sharing Suicide Data to Save Lives (PDF)
- Veteran Suicide Data 2015-2018 (PDF)