Safer Care for Those at Risk of Suicide

Zero Suicide is a Transformational Framework for Health and Behavioral Health Care Systems

The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, Zero Suicide presents an aspirational challenge and practical framework for system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care.

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Aspire to Zero

Healthcare, at its heart, is about saving lives. When it comes to patient safety, the only acceptable number of losses is zero. That same life-saving mindset is what we aspire to with Zero Suicide. 

Watch the "Aspire to Zero" video to learn more about the movement.

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Explore Zero Suicide

Your guide to understanding the Zero Suicide mission and framework, as well as a road map toward implementation.

Find out what researchers and implementers are saying about how Zero Suicide can transform systems for safer care.

Join the Zero Suicide movement, a call for safer suicide care powered by a network of implementors and innovators.

The Zero Suicide Toolkit is a detailed guide to Zero Suicide implementation and strategy.

A multi-source collection of readings, tools, videos, and webinars to help you understand and implement Zero Suicide.

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Talk with the Experts on the Zero Suicide Listserv

Join the Zero Suicide Listserv, an email discussion list for executives, providers, researchers, and advocates dedicated to the mission of safer suicide care.