Statewide Suicide Prevention Council

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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:

National Survivors of Suicide Day

View the 2010 webcast

Meeting Notices, Agendas and Summaries

Video/Teleconference
October 21, 2020

Our Mission

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council 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.

COVID-19: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, State of Alaska

If you feel anxious, depressed, or need info about mental health resources, call the Alaska Careline at 1-877-266-HELP (4357).

Casting the Net Upstream:
Promoting Wellness to Prevent Suicide

2017 Annual Report

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council has released its updated five-year State Suicide Prevention Plan,

Recasting the Net: Promoting Wellness to Prevention Suicide 2018-2022.

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.

Iron Dog 2017

"Life is a Team Effort" Poster

Iron Dog 2015:

Team 12 shares the message “Life is a team effort!” and promotes Careline.

Campaign & Materials:
Learn more about the Iron Dog Suicide Prevention campaign. Live to Ride. Call to Live.
Press release:
Iron Dog racers partner with state to promote suicide prevention (2/25/2014)