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Our Mission

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council advises the governor and legislature on issues relating to suicide. In collaboration with communities, faith-based organizations, and public-private entities, the Council works to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans by reducing suicide and its effect on individuals and communities.

• The meaning of our logo
• Public Notice for September 24-25 Meetings in Sitka
• Alaska Suicide Follow-back Study Final Report - Feb. 2007
  Alaska Injury Prevention Center, Ron Perkins
• The Lifeline National Number
• Alaska Suicide Attempt Hospitalizations, 2001-2002 (pdf)
  Alaska Injury Prevention Center, Ron Perkins
• Moving Forward, the DHSS Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Plan (CIMHP), can be downloaded at the following website address:
• Discussion Assistance for Ramy's DVD

30 Second Radio Spots:

• Suicide Hurts (mp3)

• Tell Someone (mp3)

• Video Game (mp3)

Associated in-state links

• The Alaska Mental Health Board
• The Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
• The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
• ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Annual Reports

• 2008 Annual Report (689 Kb .pdf file)

• 2007 Annual Report (550 Kb .pdf file)

• 2006 Annual Report (1.2 MB .pdf file)

• 2005 Annual Report (561 Kb .pdf file)

• 2004 Annual Report (1.2 Mb .pdf file)

• 2003 Annual Report (515 Kb .pdf file)

• 2002 Annual Report (291 Kb .pdf file)

Alaska State Suicide Prevention Plan

The Alaska State Plan can be found on the State Plan page
or by clicking here (611 Kb .pdf file).

Scheduled Meetings

Notice of Public Meeting

Wednesday and Thursday, September 24 and 25, 2008
Harrigan Centennial Hall, Sitka, Alaska
9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Thursday, Sept 25, 2008

The Council will welcome public comment from 12:00 pm. To 1:30 pm Thursday, September 25th, 2008, or you can dial 1-800-315-6338 code 3370# to join the teleconference. The Council will also receive presentations from Sitka area prevention and treatment service providers and agencies.

Special accommodations can be made for deaf and hearing-impaired participants.  Those requiring services of a person with sign language skills, or with any other questions, please contact James Gallanos at the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council at 907-465-8536 or 1-800-393-2287 by September 19th, 2008.

Meeting Notices, Agendas and Summaries

• Information about Past and Upcoming Meetings

Looking for Help?

If you are feeling down or are looking for help for yourself or others, please talk to someone. Here are some resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  1-800-273-8255
• Alaska Community Mental Health Centers
• Alaska CARELINE
  1-877-266-HELP