SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL

Working Together to End Suicide

Core Values

A public health approach to prevention
Collaboration and non-competitive partnerships
Evidenced-based practices
Cultural and linguistic sensitivity
Coordinated and accessible services
Support for individuals, families, and communities

Strategies

Enhancing collaborations to promote a suicide-free community
Conducting needs assessments to identify gaps in suicide prevention services and supports
Disseminating vital information on the signs of suicide and effective help-seeking
Providing resources to those affected by suicide and suicidal behavior
Advancing policies and practices that contribute to the prevention of suicide

New! 2023 SPC Report to the Community

View the 2023 Report

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council has released the
Suicide Prevention Action Plan (SPAP) 2018 Update.
Click above to view.

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) is a collaborative community-wide effort focused on realizing a vision of zero suicides in San Diego County. Our mission is to prevent suicide and its devastating consequences in San Diego County.

On April 1, 2010, the County of San Diego awarded CHIP a contract to form an interagency Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) to create and introduce a Mental Health Services Suicide Prevention Action Plan for San Diego County. With continued support from the County of San Diego, the SPC provides oversight, guidance, and collective support to implement the recommendations of the Suicide Prevention Action Plan.

GET HELP

If you need help and resources for suicide now contact the San Diego Access and Crisis Line 1-888-724-7240 or Dial 988.

Free suicide prevention/intervention hotline in San Diego County. Trained professionals provide mental health crisis intervention, as well as information and referrals to mental health services.

Can’t call? They offer CHAT services Monday through Friday from 4PM to 10PM. Click on the LIVE CHAT to access help.

LIVE CHAT | Monday-Friday | 4pm to 10pm

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Our VISION is zero suicides in San Diego County.

Our MISSION is to prevent suicide and its devastating consequences in San Diego County.

Our SPC Program Manager and the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council was featured on CBS 8 News’ Report on the rising number of suicide deaths post Covid-19. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2GpUUvx

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council received a proclamation from Supervisor Greg Cox and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in honor of Suicide Prevention Week.

Meetings

Fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:00am – 11:30am
For more information CLICK HERE.