Rural suicide prevention resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/suicide/ Grants to organizations to implement a statewide suicide prevention public education project utilizing existing materials, and to conduct other educational activities. -- Minnesota Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2339 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:51:02 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2339 The purpose of the Best Practices Registry (BPR) is to identify, review, and disseminate information about best practices that address specific objectives of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr//index.asp Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:54:19 CST http://www.sprc.org/featured_resources/bpr//index.asp Brochure for funeral directors who are working with suicide survivors covers what's different about suicide deaths, tending to the complex needs of survivors, and dealing with compassion fatigue. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/funeraldirectors.pdf Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:44:44 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/funeraldirectors.pdf Report of the "It Takes a Community" summit, convened in October 2008 to advance discussion and action to improve the mental health, and reduce the risk of suicide, among residents of senior living communities. The 111-page document lays out a framework of whole population, at-risk population and crisis response approaches. Discussion groups helped to identify opportunities for activities to promote these approaches; tables describe the ideas, challenges, facilitators and notes for each activity. The summit included findings from focus groups of older adult residents of senior living communities. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.sprc.org/library/It_Takes_A_Community.pdf Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:33:25 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/It_Takes_A_Community.pdf Provides information on diseases and conditions, drugs, books, first aid, health tips and more. -- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:30:14 CST http://www.mayoclinic.com/ A manual designed to assist substance abuse counselors working with adult clients who may be suicidal, and to help clinical supervisors and administrators support the work of substance abuse counselors. Includes references to rural. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP50.pdf Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:15:51 CST http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP50.pdf Provides behavioral health services to uninsured, underinsured and other at-risk farm and ranch families and agricultural workers in seven states: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin -- AgriWellness, Inc. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/seedsofhope.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:42:07 CST http://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/seedsofhope.html Toolkit intended for tribal child welfare workers and care providers discussing: child and youth suicide risk factors; specific risk factors associated with children served in child welfare; warning signs for caseworkers and care providers to be alert to; suicide prevention and intervention strategies that can be applied in child welfare agencies; and mobilization of support networks around particular children. -- National Indian Child Care Association http://www.nicwa.org/YouthSuicidePreventionToolkit/YSPToolkit.pdf Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:45:57 CST http://www.nicwa.org/YouthSuicidePreventionToolkit/YSPToolkit.pdf Contains the information and tools needed to implement state-of-the-art suicide prevention practices in rural primary care settings. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/pctoolkit/index.asp Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:28:29 CST http://www.sprc.org/pctoolkit/index.asp Describes clinical intervention and safety planning that can be used in risk assessment of veterans who have made a suicide attempt, have suicide ideation, psychiatric disorders that increase suicide risk, or who are otherwise at high risk for suicide. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/College/docs/VA_Safety_planning_manual.doc Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:33:19 CST http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/MENTALHEALTH/College/docs/VA_Safety_planning_manual.doc Highlights the higher risk of suicidal behavior among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth and provides recommendations to reduce this risk. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/SPRC_LGBT_Youth.pdf Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:30:33 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/SPRC_LGBT_Youth.pdf Explores the role of substance abuse in the interplay of factors that result in a greater risk for suicidal behaviors. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.samhsa.gov/matrix2/508SuicidePreventionPaperFinal.pdf Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:53:39 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/matrix2/508SuicidePreventionPaperFinal.pdf Provides veterans in emotional crisis free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press "1" to be routed to the Veterans Hotline. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/Default.aspx Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:14:08 CST http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/Default.aspx Provides recommendations for state-level agencies in the prevention of youth suicide in rural America. Covers data and surveillance, screening, gatekeeper training, and survivor issues. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/ruralyouth.pdf Tue, 06 May 2008 10:49:19 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/ruralyouth.pdf Guides clinicians through five steps which address the patients level of suicide risk and suggest appropriate interventions. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/safe_t_pcktcrd_edc.pdf Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:12:55 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/safe_t_pcktcrd_edc.pdf SPRC promotes the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and enhances the nation's mental health infrastructure by providing states, government agencies, private organizations, colleges and universities, and suicide survivor and mental health consumer groups with access to the science and experience that can support their efforts to develop programs and resources, implement interventions, and promote policies to prevent suicide. http://www.sprc.org/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:08:29 CST http://www.sprc.org/ Compares depression levels and suicide rates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and uses this information to highlight solutions to improve states mental health status. -- Mental Health America http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/files/Ranking_Americas_Mental_Health.pdf Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:30:38 CST http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/files/Ranking_Americas_Mental_Health.pdf Describes how suicide is the second leading cause of trauma-related deaths in states with primarily rural populations. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/web/fall07.php#suicide Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:02:28 CST http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/web/fall07.php#suicide Provides nationwide statistics of deaths by suicide for the years 2000-2004. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/stateinformation/PDF/statedatasheets/sprc_national_data.pdf Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:32:11 CST http://www.sprc.org/stateinformation/PDF/statedatasheets/sprc_national_data.pdf Highlights suicide prevention information specific to each state and eight U.S. territories. Each page consists of recent developments, history of suicide prevention efforts, and data specific to that territory. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/stateinformation/index.asp Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:44:27 CST http://www.sprc.org/stateinformation/index.asp Dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy. SPAN USA is now part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. http://www.spanusa.org/ Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:13:45 CST http://www.spanusa.org/ Analyzes data from a pilot project for the National Violent Death Reporting System to determine how many of the 18-24 year-old suicide decedents were and were not students at a college or other post secondary education program. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/YouthSuicideStudentStatus.pdf Thu, 31 May 2007 10:38:07 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/YouthSuicideStudentStatus.pdf Findings covering suicides in four states and two counties resulting from a pilot project for the National Violent Death Reporting System. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/YouthSuicideFactSheet.pdf Thu, 31 May 2007 10:28:44 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/YouthSuicideFactSheet.pdf A compilation of information on readily available materials for faith-based communities related to preventing suicide and promoting mental health. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/faithscan.pdf Tue, 29 May 2007 10:30:47 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/faithscan.pdf Displays analyzed trends in rates and methods of suicide over a twenty-year period. Data is presented in graph form and is categorized by means, age group, sex, and race/ethnicity for 1985 2004. -- Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/library/SuicideTrends2BW.pdf Tue, 29 May 2007 10:19:16 CST http://www.sprc.org/library/SuicideTrends2BW.pdf Provides programs that include both in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and suicide prevention. http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:57:49 CST http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/ Serves as an educational resource on PTSD and traumatic stress, for veterans and also for mental health care providers, researchers and the general public. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.ptsd.va.gov/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:17:14 CST http://www.ptsd.va.gov/ A resource guide for implementing the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations 2007 National Patient Safety Goals on suicide. -- Screening for Mental Health http://www.naphs.org/Teleconference/documents/ResourceGuide_JCAHOSafetyGoals2007_final.pdf Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.naphs.org/Teleconference/documents/ResourceGuide_JCAHOSafetyGoals2007_final.pdf A guide to help women talk to their doctor or pharmacist about medicines for depression. -- Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/FreePublications/UCM182083.pdf Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/FreePublications/UCM182083.pdf Provides a brief overview about the relationships between suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and substance use among adults aged 18 or older who have had at least one major depressive episode (MDE) during the past year. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/suicide/suicide.pdf Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k6/suicide/suicide.pdf