Suicide Prevention
Recognizing that the complex issue of suicide cannot be solved through behavioral health or medical models alone, CHP became a backbone organization in 2020 to create community infrastructure to create social change.
The Suicide Prevention Collaborative of El Paso County
- The Collaborative is an alliance of organizations and community leaders that have a collective purpose to design, organize, resource, and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of a unified strategy using the Colorado-National Collaborative (CNC) framework. The goal is to reduce suicide deaths in El Paso County by 20% by the year 2024.
- The Collaborative convenes or supports the following groups:
- Access to Suicide Safer Care
- Connectedness
- Data and Evaluation
- Economic Stability
- Education and Awareness
- LGBTQ+
- Lethal Means Safety
- Postvention
- Service Members, Veterans and Military Affiliated Families
- Social Emotional Wellness Coalition of the Tri-Lakes Area
- Youth - El Paso County Public Health Youth Suicide Prevention Work Group
We envision caring communities that are resilient, connected, and capable of supporting every person, regardless of the struggles they face.
Getting Help
For someone with an immediate life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1 for assistance.
Crisis Services
Colorado Crisis Services Hotline: Get connected to a crisis counselor or trained professional 24//7 who will assess risk and determine if a mobile response is necessary.
• Call 1-844-493-8255, or text “TALK” to 38255
Crisis Stabilization Units
There is a crisis stabilization unit in Colorado Springs where individuals may receive immediate help at no charge 24/7.
• 115 S. Parkside Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80909-6071
Additional Resources
- Article: Suicide: Why are Older Men So Vulnerable?
- Beyond the Curve - Support for Young People During COVID-19
- Colorado National Collaborative
- Mental Health First Aid Training (free)
- Preventing Suicide: A Technical Package of Policy, Programs and Practices
- Suicide Prevention - Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
- Suicides in Colorado: Data Tool for Colorado Communities
- Supporting First Responders - All Clear Foundation and ResponderStrong
- Support Systems
- Suicide Prevention Newsletters:
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
Help reduce suicide deaths in El Paso County
If you are interested in contributing to one of the Collaborative’s work groups, please email suicideprevention@ppchp.org
