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 the following work groups:
- Access to Suicide Safer Care
- Connectedness
- Data and Evaluation
- Education and Awareness
- Lethal Means Safety
- Postvention
- Service Members, Veterans and Military Affliated Families
- Social Emotional Wellness Coalition of the Tri-Lakes Area
- Youth
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
- Youth Suicide Prevention - El Paso County Public Health
- Suicide Prevention Newsletters:
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 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
