NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention

05/26/2026

Su***de is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, and rates have risen 35% over 20 years.1 Across the country, almost half (45%) of individuals who die by su***de see a primary care provider in the month before their death.2 These visits offer critical opportunities to identify and support people at risk. Yet most clinics do not routinely assess su***de risk.3

The Zero Su***de framework, developed by the National Action Alliance for Su***de Prevention, is a systems-level model that highlights opportunities for prevention and offers tangible supports across care settings and care providers. It embeds evidence-based practices that help identify people at risk of su***de and engages them in supportive care to reduce risk. Evaluations suggest the framework is associated with reductions in su***de attempts.4

To date, implementation and evaluation of the Zero Su***de framework has mostly occurred in behavioral health settings rather than in primary care. Many clinics lack the training, infrastructure, and clinical support needed to implement systematic screening and follow-up at scale.5,6 As a result, real-world evidence on whether su***de prevention strategies can be successfully implemented in primary care has been limited.7

New research from Kaiser Permanente explores this issue, including questions of interest to policy audiences:

Does adding su***de screening and safety planning during regular doctor visits improve care quality and patient outcomes?
How can su***de prevention strategies be effectively implemented in primary care settings? What kinds of infrastructure and coordination supports are needed?

Overview

05/22/2026

Su***de remains a leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults in the US.1,2 In July 2022, the US launched the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, replacing the 10-digit 1-800-273-TALK number with a 3-digit number and investing more than $1.5 billion to expand crisis center capacity and workforce nationwide.3 In the subsequent 3 years, contacts to the lifeline more than doubled,4 with disproportionately higher use among adolescents and young adults.5 Whether population-level su***de mortality in this group changed after launch of the 988 Lifeline is unknown.

This study uses data from the National Vital Statistics System to examine quarterly su***de mortality among individuals aged 15 to 34 years.

05/21/2026

Talk Saves Lives starts the conversation about risk and warning signs of su***de, and what we can all do to make a difference to save lives.

05/20/2026

Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the Su***de Prevention Council are hosting a virtual webinar series on su***de prevention—and registration is now open.

Imminent Su***de Risk Assessment in High-risk Individuals Denying Suicidal Ideation or Intent: Introduction and Training
7/31/26, 1pm-3pm
Learn about the difficulties of reliance on self-disclosure of suicidal ideation, the difference between long-term and imminent su***de risk, and the use of clinicians' emotional responses as tools for assessment and management of imminent suicidal behavior.

The workshops are $15 each and there is a discount if you attend more than one webinar, look for the coupon code after registering for the first webinar. That attached flyer has more details.

A workshop on best practices for assessing high-risk individuals denying suicidal ideation or intent.

05/18/2026

Last chance to register for our upcoming advocacy workshop on Thursday, May 21st! 5:30-6pm dinner is served, and 6-7pm will be the workshop from New Futures; they’ll be discussing how to find your local legislators, how to craft a message using personal stories and data to email or speak with your legislator about. They’ll also be teaching how to stay on message and navigate difficult conversations.
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This will be a really great free, in-person workshop, with dinner and childcare included!

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05/15/2026

In New Hampshire, children enter the child welfare court system through multiple pathways: delinquency, abuse and neglect, or CHINS (Children in Need of Services) proceedings. On paper, these are distinct legal categories. In practice, they often reflect overlapping realities shaped by poverty, trauma, and unmet needs.

After more than two decades working in public interest law, attorney Lisa Wolford saw how broadly these systems converge, and how rarely they address the full scope of a child’s circumstances. In response, she founded the Children’s Law Center of New Hampshire (CLC-NH) in 2022, the state’s first civil legal services nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting and advancing children’s rights. Now in its fourth year, the organization is addressing the limitations of the current child welfare system and advancing what meaningful reform could look like for children and families across New Hampshire.

New Hampshire’s child welfare system often punishes poverty and trauma. The Children’s Law Center is advancing reforms centered on support, prevention, and equity.

05/13/2026

(Opinion) Medicaid is a lifeline in New Hampshire. We shouldn’t be undermining it

In medicine, we are trained to diagnose problems at their source. If a patient presents with symptoms, we look beyond the surface to understand the underlying cause. The same principle applies to our health care system — and right now, the diagnosis is clear.

05/13/2026

Southern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the Su***de Prevention Council are hosting a virtual webinar series on su***de prevention—and registration is now open.

May 27 (9 AM–12 PM)
Postvention: Promoting Healing and Reducing Risk After Su***de
Explore best practices for supporting individuals and communities after a loss.

A workshop on best practices for reducing risk and promoting healing after a loss to su***de.

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Around 14% of Enrollees in ACA Plans Failed to Make Payments, Data Shows
Decline in January payments is driven by loss of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies

The decline in January payments has been driven by a loss of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies.

05/06/2026

American Foundation for Su***de Prevention and NH Coalition for Su***de Prevention Sponsor “Talk Saves Lives”

Talk Saves Lives is a community-based presentation that provides su***de prevention and covers the general scope of su***de, the research on prevention and what people can do to fight su***de.