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Suicide Prevention in Montana:

A 5-Year Plan
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Suicide Prevention in Montana: A 5-Year Plan
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The Vision

The Montana State Strategic Suicide Prevention Steering Committee is hopeful this plan will make a major difference in the lives of Montanans. The plan is built on the strong belief that individuals and groups that address the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals and communities in Montana must work together to effectively address the suicide epidemic. With this in mind, the Steering Committee developed the following vision statement:

Montanans value human life. We encourage our citizens and organizations to deal openly, collaboratively and with sensitivity towards all cultures to minimize suicide as a choice. We are working to create a state where no person will be alone – where everyone will have access to qualified resources for help when they need it.

The Mission

Suicide is a very complex issue. There are many factors that predispose an individual to suicide. Likewise, there are many potential points of intervention. However, the mission of the Strategic Suicide Prevention Steering Committee and of this plan is very straightforward.

Concurrent with the full and ongoing implementation of this plan, there will be a sustained reduction in the incidence, prevalence and rate of suicide and nonlethal suicidal behavior in Montana.

Goals

To accomplish our mission and move toward the realization of our vision, there are several key goals which must be accomplished including:

1. Increasing public awareness and concern around the issue of suicide as a leading cause of death and significant public health problem in Montana.

2. Dedicating sufficient personnel and fiscal resources to address the issue of suicide prevention activities in a structured and long-term fashion.

3. Linking and expanding data collection systems in Montana to provide for better tracking of suicide, non-lethal suicidal behavior and their consequences.
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