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In Montana, suicide prevention is everybody’s business. The Lewis & Clark Suicide Prevention Coalition exists to empower every sector of the community to preventThis image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is suicide-is-the-most-preventable-type-of-death.png these unnecessary deaths together through mental health and suicide prevention education, projects and programs that address all spectrums of the problem and campaigns that fight the stigma that prevents people from accessing the services they need. LCSPC also supports evidence-based interventions and policies to create a community that is smart about mental health. 

Read more on our about page.

This website acts as a clearinghouse for suicide prevention information including local data and resources, ongoing projects, partner organizations and their work, military-strong-decal-3-19upcoming training opportunities available in the county, as well as a menu of educational programs you can choose to schedule training for your business, organization, religious institution, group or club.

Suicide is preventable. Depression is treatable. Mental wellness and recovery are possible.

Know the warnings signs and learn how to help now.

If you are experiencing an emergency (immediate danger of harm to self or others), please call 911.

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Training

As a result of the need to practice social distancing at this time, trainers for mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs are available to provide virtual and in-person training with safety measures. Please email jhegstrom@lccountymt.gov for more information or visit Schedule a Training: Program Menu.

Do you or someone you know need help?  Below are some quick links to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Veterans Crisis Line, and Montana 2-1-1.  Caution: If you are experiencing an emergency (immediate danger of harm to self or others), please call 911.

  • Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 then press 1

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In Montana, suicide prevention is everybody’s business. The Lewis & Clark Suicide Prevention Coalition exists to empower every sector of the community to preventThis image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is suicide-is-the-most-preventable-type-of-death.png these unnecessary deaths together through mental health and suicide prevention education, projects and programs that address all spectrums of the problem and campaigns that fight the stigma that prevents people from accessing the services they need. LCSPC also supports evidence-based interventions and policies to create a community that is smart about mental health. 

Read more on our about page.

This website acts as a clearinghouse for suicide prevention information including local data and resources, ongoing projects, partner organizations and their work, military-strong-decal-3-19upcoming training opportunities available in the county, as well as a menu of educational programs you can choose to schedule training for your business, organization, religious institution, group or club.

Suicide is preventable. Depression is treatable. Mental wellness and recovery are possible.

Know the warnings signs and learn how to help now.

If you are experiencing an emergency (immediate danger of harm to self or others), please call 911.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Training

As a result of the need to practice social distancing at this time, trainers for mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs are available to provide virtual and in-person training with safety measures. Please email jhegstrom@lccountymt.gov for more information or visit Schedule a Training: Program Menu.

Do you or someone you know need help?  Below are some quick links to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Veterans Crisis Line, and Montana 2-1-1.  Caution: If you are experiencing an emergency (immediate danger of harm to self or others), please call 911.

  • Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 then press 1

The Lewis & Clark Suicide Prevention Coalition is made up a variety of stakeholders who aim to coordinate suicide prevention activities across the community, including:Safer_Communities_Logo

Safer Communities Montana is a new project that is expected to roll out in March. The program works with firearm dealers, pharmacists and gun range operators to find ways to temporarily limit access to lethal means by people who are at-risk of making a suicide attempt. Lethal means are any instrument or object (e.g., medicines, firearms, bridges) used to carry out a self-destructive act. It will also provide education, information for the community and more. 

Community education on mental health and suicide prevention programs via a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Increasing supports for service members, veterans and their families through the Mayor’s Challenge.

Improving mental health referrals via Montana 211 and the CONNECT Referral system.

cropped-suicide-prevention-logo-small1The Coalition features representatives from Lewis and Clark Public Health, County officials,  St. Peter’s Health, NAMI Helena, Center for Mental Health, PureView Health Center, local schools districts, the Office of Public Instruction, the Montana VA Health Care System, Volunteers of America,  Montana Army National Guard, Montana Joining Community Forces, Addictive and Mental Disorders — Montana DPHHS, Helena College, Carroll College, Military OneSource, Shodair Children’s Hospital, United Way of the Greater Helena Area, American Legion Post 2, the East Helena Suicide Prevention & Awareness Coalition, the Greater Helena Youth Mental Health Coalition and the Local Advisory on Mental Health, among many others.

The coalition meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Want to join us? Email jhegstrom@lccountymt.gov for the meeting link.