MSPN’s goal is to coordinate and develop the implementation of the Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan based on the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

 

MSPN will work to support the following elements:

• Suicide is preventable.
• Reduce the prejudice and discrimination associated with mental health, substance use, and suicide.
• Suicide prevention coalitions.
• Evidence-based means safety in accordance with clinical care standards.
• Evidence-based suicide prevention. 
• Effective clinical and professional practices.
• Linkage with community mental health and substance use disorder services.
• Use of media reporting guidelines and positive portrayals of persons living with mental illness, substance use, and suicide.
• Utilize a data-driven and scientific approach to suicide prevention.