Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and is the second leading cause among those 10-35 years old. Each loss is tragic and has an impact on family, friends, and community members with grief that can last a lifetime.
We are committed to preventing suicides and uses the Zero Suicide model. The model believes that suicide in people under the care of health professionals is preventable. We strive to ensure zero suicides and offer an umbrella of suicide care services to support and develop safety for people receiving services at CNS.
We are also working with businesses, schools, and community organizations to create a suicide-safe community. This means that people outside of healthcare can also recognize the signs of suicidal thoughts or suicidal ideation and help people get the care they need. If you are interested in becoming a partner in the fight against suicide, please email suicideprevention@cnshealthcare.org