Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Initial Development and Implementation

Committee

About Us

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC)

  • Our VISION is zero suicides in San Diego County.
  • Our MISSION is to prevent suicide and its devastating consequences in San Diego County.

This can be best accomplished through....

  • 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

The Suicide Prevention Council believes that these CORE VALUES best support suicide prevention in San Diego County:

  • 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

Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) Meeting information

The SPC meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:00am-11:30am in the CHIP Training Room, located at 9370 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123.  Please RSVP for all meetings to Beth Ruland at bruland@sdchip.org.

  • The next SPC Full Committee Meeting: May 22, 2012 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am, at the CHIP Offices, 9370 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123.  Click here for a map.

2012 Committee Meetings

April 24, 2012 Meeting
AgendaMinutes

March 27, 2012 Meeting
Agenda | Minutes

February 28, 2012 Meeting
Agenda | Minutes

January 24, 2012 Meeting
Agenda | Minutes | Map: Suicides by Zip Code | 2011 Work Plan Progress | 2012 Work Plan Progress

Click here to access Archived Meeting Information

Suicide Prevention Council Strategic Plan

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council has now released their three-year strategic work plan.  Based on recommendations from the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Action Plan, the SPC Strategic Work Plan provides a framework for SPC activities over the next three years.  Click here to review the strategic work plan, and look for ways in which you or your organization can contribute to achieving zero suicides in San Diego County. For more information, or to join the SPC, contact Holly Salazar at hsalazar@sdchip.org.

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The next SPC Meeting is schedule for Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 10:00 - 11:30 am at the CHIP Offices (9370 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92123).

 

Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Trainings for Suicide Prevention are now available! QPR is like CPR - an emergency mental health intervention. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.  Click here for more information, or to schedule a training.

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