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Suicide Prevention Committee

The Suicide Prevention Committee provides oversight and direction for suicide prevention efforts in San Mateo County.

Description

Led by the Office of Diversity & Equity within Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, the committee brings together survivors of suicide attempts and loss, behavioral health providers, social service agencies, transportation and other community stakeholders to collaborate on strategies to reduce suicide deaths.

Service Focus

Preventing suicide through community education, outreach, developing and implementing a suicide prevention roadmap, promoting safe messaging and supporting training in awareness and intervention.

Membership

  • Comprised of suicide attempt survivors, suicide loss survivors, behavioral health providers, social services partners, transportation agency staff and other community members committed to suicide prevention.

Key Functions

  • Guides development and updates of the county’s Suicide Prevention Roadmap 2021–2026.
  • Promotes community education, safe messaging training, and awareness campaigns (such as Suicide Prevention Month)
  • Coordinates with community partners and providers to implement prevention strategies and monitor progress

Contact

Sylvia Tang
650-208-5799
stang@smcgov.org