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SB16-147 Suicide Prevention Through Zero Suicide Model
Senators Newell/Martinez-Humenik & Representatives Pettersen/Landgraf

With 17 Bipartisan Co-sponsors
The Suicide Prevention Commission has recommended adoption of the Zero
Suicide Model because suicide is a complex public health problem in Colorado,
which demands a systemic solution. By implementing Zero Suicide in systems
across the state, it is hoped most services that touch the lives of those at risk will
be improved.
So far, the Zero Suicide Model in other health systems has shown up to 80%
reduction in suicides of those in care.
WHY:
1,058 Coloradans died of suicide in 2014 the highest

number in history - and suicide was the 7th leading cause of death in
Colorado.
Colorado ranks 7th in the nation for suicide, and

consistently ranks in the top ten states.
In 2014, there were more than twice as many suicides than

motor vehicle fatalities (486).
Suicide is the 2nd cause of death for youth ages 10 24.
The largest number of suicides occurs in men of working

age, and certain groups are known to be at high risk (veterans, active duty
military, and first responders).
Rural and frontier counties have higher rates of

suicide than urban counties.
It is estimated that for each suicide death there are about

25 attempts that most often show up in the healthcare system.
Although significantly more men than women die by

suicide, women make more attempts.
Each suicide death in Colorado costs about

$1,104,000 (including work loss) more than $1 billion for all suicides deaths
in 2013.
More than 30% of persons who die of suicide are

receiving mental health care at the time of death, 45% see their
primary care provider within a month of death; 25% go to the
Emergency Department in the month before death.
WHAT SB16-147 WILL DO:
This model is based on a principle that suicide is

preventable for persons who are in care of the health/behavioral health
systems. It is not expected that we will see no suicides altogether, but
with this model, the goal is to significantly reduce the number of
persons at risk from falling through the cracks.
Supporters
(as of 3.18.16)
The Office of Suicide Prevention in CDPHE will collaborate

with its sister health agencies and the private healthcare systems to foster the
national Zero Suicide model.
Health state agencies are encouraged to gather already

existing data in order to more fully understand suicides occurring while in
care and learn how to prevent them.
A wide variety of health and behavioral health systems

(including community mental health centers, HMOs, hospitals, substance
abuse treatment facilities, and the statewide crisis services system) will be
encouraged to adopt the 7 tenets of Zero Suicide: leadership, training,
identification and assessment, patient engagement, treatment,
transition, and quality improvement.
Dr. Barbara Becker, Deputy Director/Public Policy, Arapahoe/Douglas Mental
Health Network
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
Carson J. Spencer Foundation and Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D.
Colorado Behavioral Health Council (CBHC)
Dale and Dar Emme, Executive Director/Founders Yellow Ribbon Suicide
Prevention Program
Depression Center, Anschutz Health Sciences Center (support all efforts toward
preventing suicide)
National Behavioral Health Innovation Center (support all efforts toward
preventing suicide)
Scott LoMurray, Deputy Director, Sources of Strength
Second Wind Fund, Inc.
Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado
Ted Harms, Executive Director, The Anschutz Foundation
Douglas/Arapahoe Suicide Prevention Alliance
Dr. Michael Allen, Professor of Psychiatry & Emergency Medicine, CU School of
Medicine;
CO Depression Center; Rocky Mtn. Crisis Partners, Suicide Prevention
Commissioner
Colorado Psychiatric Society
United Veterans Committee
Colorado Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Society
Colorado Professional Firefighters Association
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado
The Conflict Center, Executive Director Ron Ludwig
Cunningham Fire Protection District
Colorado Youth Advisory Council - Mental Health Group
Firefighters of the Fairmount Fire Rescue
National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado
Colorado Psychological Association
Supporters
(as of 3.18.16)
Colorado Mental Wellness Network
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Department of Public Safety
Colorado School Safety Resource Center
Mental Health Colorado
Colorado Medical Society
Kaiser Permanente
Colorado PTA
Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado
Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CO. Chapter
The Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials

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SB16-147 Suicide Prevention Through Zero Suicide Model

Senators Newell/Martinez-Humenik & Representatives Pettersen/Landgraf

1,058 Coloradans died of suicide in 2014 the highest

Colorado ranks 7th in the nation for suicide, and

In 2014, there were more than twice as many suicides than

Suicide is the 2nd cause of death for youth ages 10 24.

The largest number of suicides occurs in men of working

Rural and frontier counties have higher rates of

It is estimated that for each suicide death there are about

Although significantly more men than women die by

Each suicide death in Colorado costs about

More than 30% of persons who die of suicide are

This model is based on a principle that suicide is

The Office of Suicide Prevention in CDPHE will collaborate

Health state agencies are encouraged to gather already

A wide variety of health and behavioral health systems

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