No Matter What Number You Call, There is “No Wrong Door” in CT
If you are thinking about suicide or are worried about a friend or loved one,
call/text the suicide & crisis lifeline anytime at 988 or call the CT crisis hotline at 2-1-1
For adults in crisis (ages 18+): Dial 211 and press 1 for crisis, then 2 for adults
For youth in crisis: Dial 211 and press 1 for crisis, then 1 for youth
You can also contact the crisis line by texting TALK to 741741.
Region 2 Suicide Advisory Board
The R2SAB includes representatives from healthcare, local prevention councils, prevention professionals, school social workers, and individuals with lived experience, including suicide attempt and loss survivors.
Our goal is to integrate and coordinate prevention, intervention, and response activities across multiple sectors and settings to reduce non-fatal suicide attempts and suicide in CT.
This initiative aligns with the broader vision of the statewide CT Suicide Advisory Board and establishes local and regional frameworks to facilitate these activities.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in suicide prevention?
Take action now and click here to join the Region 2 Suicide Advisory Board!
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Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB)
Mission: The CTSAB is a network of diverse advocates, educators and leaders concerned with addressing the problem of suicide with a focus on prevention, intervention, and health and wellness promotion.
Vision: The CTSAB seeks to eliminate suicide by instilling hope across the lifespan.
Membership: The CTSAB is a diverse, collaborative network of over 600 people and 200 agencies representing state and local agencies, profit and non-profits, community and faith-based organizations, hospitals, military, schools, higher education, towns, private citizens, students, survivors, individuals with lived experience, and advocates.
The Connecticut State Suicide Prevention Plan 2025 (PLAN 2025) is a living, working document, designed to frame, organize, prioritize, and direct established and emerging suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention response efforts throughout the state through 2025. PLAN 2025 was developed through the ongoing efforts of an expanding group of professionals, those with lived experience of suicide loss, and those with lived experience of suicide attempts.
To learn more about CTSAB, visit https://www.preventsuicidect.org/
Intervention
A Unique Suicide Risk Assessment Tool
The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs.
The first step is to ask. We used research and real-world experience to determine the right questions to ask to identify people of all ages at risk for suicide. The C-SSRS is designed for use around the world for research, communities and healthcare, and families, friends, and neighbors.
Watch the 60 min. C-SSRS training video here.
Suicide Postvention
Tragically, CT has lost 7 youth to suicide thus far in 2020 with 4 deaths in October alone. Our hope is that the Alert will increase awareness and vigilance to recognize and respond to the existing mental/emotional health needs of youth.
This Alert may increase press inquiries statewide. We’ve done a lot in CT over the years to educate the press on how to safely report on suicide death so as to not contribute toward the risk of contagion by sensationalizing or glamorizing suicide. In the event you hear from press, here’s the guidance to share with them . Additionally, please ask that they include the following resources at the end of their articles-
“If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, please call 988 or 211 in CT or text the Crisis Text Line: CT to 741741, and in an Emergency Call or Text 911.” (https://reportingonsuicide.org)
Click the link for more information>> CTSAB Public Health Alert & CALL TO ACTION
>> SUICIDIO JUVENIL ALERTA DE SALUD PÚBLICA DE CT: UN LLAMADO A LA ACCIÓN (español)
Regional Peer Run Support Group:
Alternatives to Suicide
Weekly on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Email: weizbackup@gmail.com for more information.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM in New Haven.
Email: ofasoundmind@yahoo.com for more information.
