Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders: Supporting Life Before, During, and After a Suicidal Crisis

Source: National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention: Faith Communities Task Force. (2019). Suicide prevention competencies for faith leaders: Supporting life before, during, and after a suicidal crisis. Washington, DC: Education Development Center.

This document advances several goals of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy), including the following:

GOAL 1: Integrate and coordinate suicide prevention activities across multiple sectors and settings.

GOAL 3: Increase knowledge of the factors that offer protection from suicidal behaviors and that promote wellness and recovery.

GOAL 5: Develop, implement, and monitor effective programs that promote wellness and prevent suicide and related behaviors.

GOAL 10: Provide care and support to individuals affected by suicide deaths and attempts to promote healing and implement community strategies to help prevent further suicides.

To download a copy of the National Strategy, please visit https://theactionalliance.org/our-strategy