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Resources for emergency departments and suicidal patients

A collection of materials and training opportunities for emergency departments and mental health centers participating in the Office of Suicide Prevention’s efforts to reduce suicide statewide through Colorado House Bill 12-1140.

Office of Suicide Prevention
Use the Office of Suicide Prevention Material Order Form to order free print materials delivered directly to your hospital, or you can email us at CDPHE_SuicidePrevention@state.co.us with a list of print materials, the quantity needed, and a physical address for shipping. Please Note: There may be times when items are delayed or unavailable due to demand. Larger orders may require more time for printing purposes.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Publications
Colorado Crisis Services
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention
  • How to Talk to a Child About a Suicide Attempt is an educational booklet that offers parents and caregivers information and guidance for different age groups on:
    • understanding unique developmental challenges and needs of preschoolers, school-age children, and teens
    • knowing what to share, how much to share, and when
    • explaining core concepts such as depression and hopelessness
    • promoting resiliency while taking care of self and others
Safe-Guard Your Home-A Guide to Suicide Prevention at Home

Office of Suicide Prevention

Contact us if you're interested in organizing a training course in your area.

Psych/Armor Institute
  • Access Psych/Armor's free online courses (some with CE credits available) to help build skills and knowledge on how to effectively work with, live with, or care for veterans.
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Training for Substance Abuse (SBIRT)
  • SBIRT promotes the practice of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment throughout Colorado.
Evidence-based Gatekeeper training in Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR).
  • The QPR Institute provides individual and organizational training.
Online training modules are available for purchase
  • Kognito provides practice-based digital learning to improve mental health and well-being in schools, campuses, and communities.
Zero Suicide Organizational Self-Study
  • Zero Suicide Organizational Self-Study is designed to assess what components of the comprehensive Zero Suicide approach are currently in place and the degree to which the components are embedded within key organizational and clinical areas. The Organizational Self-Study also helps to assess organizational and clinical area-specific strengths and opportunities for development across each component.