Room: Paradise A
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Presentation: Suicide prevention requires a comprehensive, systemwide approach that is proactive rather than reactive. The Zero Suicide framework provides organizations with the structure to build safer, more effective care pathways for individuals at risk. This panel will bring together experts in quality improvement, statewide crisis operations, and youth suicide prevention to explore how multi‑departmental collaboration can operationalize Zero Suicide principles with measurable impact. Presenters will discuss how to leverage data to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement, how 988 and crisis service lines integrate Zero Suicide practices in real-time interventions, and how youth‑focused initiatives build protective environments through schools and family partnerships. Participants will leave with actionable strategies and examples of systemwide coordination that strengthens safety nets across the continuum of care.
Objectives:
- Describe how Zero Suicide core elements can be applied within diverse behavioral health and crisis service settings.
- Identify key data sources and metrics that support effective suicide care pathways and quality improvement.
- Explain how 988 and ACI services integrate Zero Suicide principles during crisis response, follow-up care, and transitions.
- Apply youth-specific suicide prevention approaches that engage schools, families, and community supports.
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