Suicide Prevention Coalition
Wayne County Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Wayne County Suicide Prevention Coalition is a community partnership led by Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network with a mission to reduce the number of suicide deaths. The Coalition has aligned its goals with the State of Michigan and Michigan Association for Suicide Prevention.
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Promote awareness that suicide is a public health problem that is preventable
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Develop broad-based support for suicide prevention
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Develop and implement strategies to reduce the stigma associated with being a consumer of mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention services
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Develop and implement community-based suicide prevention programs
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Implement training for recognition of at-risk behavior and delivery of effective treatment
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Develop and promote effective clinical and professional practices
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Increase access to and community linkages with mental health and substance abuse services
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Improve reporting and portrayals of suicidal behavior, mental illness and substance abuse in the entertainment and news media
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Promote, support, and enhance research on suicide and suicide prevention
We promote…
People in our community will be aware that suicide is a relevant problem and that it is possible to reduce the rate of suicide.
Suicide Is a Serious Public Health Problem
Nationwide, suicide claims one life every 13 minutes. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the second leading cause of death for young people (aged 15 to 34.) From 2011 to 2021, the total age-adjusted suicide death rate increased from 12.3 to 14.1 per 100,000 people. During that time period, the rate increased from 20 to 22.8 per 100,000 for males. Among females, the rate increased from 5.2 in 2011 to 5.7 in 2021.ii The causes of suicide are multiple and complex; and often includes a combination of factors, such as painful loss, mental health issues, substance abuse, social isolation, and exposure to violence.
As a leader in behavioral health in Wayne County, the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is committed providing our partners with the suicide prevention resources they need. Our strategic plan includes strategies designed to increase the capacity of DWIHN to lead in a comprehensive, multi-setting approach and system-wide culture change through the implementation of the Zero Suicide intervention and prevention model with the goal of reducing suicide ideation, attempts, and deaths in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Join us every Third Tuesday at 10am via Zoom
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Register for Training and Events: www.dwctraining.com
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Contact the Suicide Prevention Coordinator: Andrea Smith at 313-550-2196 or asmith1@dwihn.org.
