1. California’s Need for Statewide Suicide Prevention Infrastructure
Theresa Ly, MPH
Program Manager
California Mental Health Services Authority
CBHDA MOQA meeting
September 3rd, 2016

2. Current status
CalMHSA implements statewide suicide prevention programs funded by county MHSA PEI
Know the Signs suicide prevention campaign
County & CBO technical assistance (extracting data, strategic planning, etc…)
Trainings (messaging, media etc…)
Gatekeeper trainings (past activity)
Regional suicide prevention networks (past activity)
Crisis hotline service expansion (past activity)
CalMHSA & DHCS staff are designated the “Statewide Suicide Prevention Coordinators” by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center
CDPH gathers suicide death & attempt data, among other types of injury data
Various local non-profits and associations addressing suicide prevention among various topics
11 accredited crisis centers operating as part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

3. Potential activities
Updating the Statewide Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention
Coordinating statewide suicide prevention coalition/advisory team
Providing technical assistance to counties & CBOs
Providing technical assistance & coordination to crisis centers
Supporting and advising on suicide prevention legislation
Compile suicide death & attempt data for public consumption
Trainings & presentations
Coordinating and engaging suicide prevention gatekeeper trainers
Supporting integration of suicide prevention in primary care/behavioral health care integration
Leveraging national suicide prevention resources for local efforts