Suicide Prevention

Suicide is the leading cause of injury death in Colorado and ranks in the top five causes of death for Coloradans ages 10-55. Suicide ranks as the second leading cause of death for all 10-44 year olds in the state and fourth for 45-54 year olds. The suicide rate has increased in Colorado from 16.7 per 100,000 in 2010 to 19.2 per 100,000 in 2014. Young adolescents are particularly vulnerable to self-inflicted injury and as a result, suicide is the leading cause of hospitalizations and death for youth ages 10-14.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Prevention webpage has more information on data, OSP grantees, how you can prevent suicide and the Suicide Prevention Commission.

State Resources:

• Man Therapy
• Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colroado
• Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council
• Mental health America of Colorado
• Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health
• University of Colorado Depression Center
• Second Wind Fund
• Carson J Spencer Foundation
• Yellow Ribbon
• Sources of Strength

National Resources:

• American Association Suicidology
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention