Looking for Help?

If you are feeling down or are looking for help for yourself or others, please talk to someone. Here are some resources:

Careline 877-266-4357; AK Suicide Prevention and Help Line

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Next Council Meeting:
Video/Teleconference

  • August 23, 2022 via Zoom

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council is inviting the public to comment via survey on the updated 5-year State of Alaska Suicide Prevention Plan to be released March 1, 2023. The Council is statutorily obligated to develop and implement a statewide suicide prevention plan under Alaska Statute 44.29.350.

Suicide remains a significant public health issue in Alaska and public input and ideas from Alaskans will greatly help inform the planning process and the resulting state plan.  The survey will be active through the month of September.

For more information or if you have any questions please contact Eric Morrison at (907) 465-6518 or eric.morrison@alaska.gov.

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Our Mission


The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC) advises the governor and legislature on issues relating to suicide. In collaboration with communities, faith-based organizations, and public-private entities, the Council works to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans by reducing suicide and its effect on individuals and communities.

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The Suicide Facts & Statistics page was recently updated to include Alaska data through 2019. If you would like more statistics or have questions, please contact Eric Morrison at eric.morrison@alaska.gov or (907) 465-8920.
 
Recasting the Net: Promoting Wellness to Prevent Suicide in Alaska, 2018-2022 Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan

Recasting the Net: Promoting wellness to prevent suicide in AlaskaThe Statewide Suicide Prevention Council calls on all Alaskans to
recognize our roles in building resilient individuals and resilient
communities so we can act together to prevent suicide.

A limited amount of hard copies are available upon request.
Please contact Eric Morrison at (907) 465-6518 or
eric.morrison@alaska.gov for more information.

Alaska Suicide Postvention Guide Preparing to HealAlaska Postvention Guide:
Preparing to Heal
Updated 2020 version
A comprehensive Alaska-specific guide to help individuals, families, and communities after a death by suicide.

QPR/Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training for Alaskans 9/10/2020

 

 

 
2022 Suicide Prevention Week Proclamation by Governor Mike Dunleavy