Why is this important? 

Suicide is a major public health challenge for Humboldt County that can have both immediate and long-term impacts on individuals, families and the entire community.
Strategy Map
The CHIP strategy maps were developed in collaboration with community partners to create a snapshot of the good work happening in Humboldt County related to the priority areas. The maps do not represent the full spectrum of efforts and partners working to improve local population health, but are intended to highlight some of the amazing work that already exists, support alignment and awareness of this work, build capacity for identifying and implementing new strategies and track collective progress toward our goals. The strategy maps are subject to change as community partners continue to do this work and learn more about the impact that COVID-19 has had on our community.
The strategy maps for suicide prevention aligns with “Striving for Zero: California’s Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention (2020-2025).” To learn more about “Striving for Zero,” please click here.

CHIP Priority Area 1: Suicide Prevention

Goal 1:  Establish a suicide prevention infrastructure

Objective 1A: Enhance visible leadership and networked partnerships


2024

Objective 1B: Increase development and coordination of culturally responsive suicide prevention resources


2024

  • Increase the number, type, and accessibility of suicide prevention resources for youth. (Suicide Prevention Network - Youth Suicide Prevention Sub-Committee)

Objective 1C: Advance data monitoring and evaluation

Nov
2023

  • Launch Live Well Humboldt Data Dashboard. (Live Well Humboldt)

Goal 2: Minimize risk for suicidal behavior by promoting safe environments, resiliency and connectedness

Objective 2A: Create safe environment by reducing access to lethal means


2024

  • Increase community participation in the Gun Shop Project through outreach to gun retailers, gun clubs, and gun ranges. (Suicide Prevention Network Lethal Means Safety Sub-Committee)

  • Increase participation of Humboldt County pharmacies and clinics in suicide prevention and lethal means safety efforts. (Suicide Prevention Network Lethal Means Safety Sub-Committee)

  • Increase the number of community champions promoting lethal means safety throughout Humboldt County. (Suicide Prevention Network Lethal Means Safety Sub-Committee)

Objective 2B: Empower people, families, communities to reach out for help when mental health and SUD needs emerge


2024

Objective 2C: Increase connectedness between people, family members and community


2024

  • Create a collaborative space within the committee for youth to voice their thoughts and ideas. (Suicide Prevention Network - Youth Suicide Prevention Sub-Committee)

Objective 2D: Increase best practices for suicide reporting and promote healthy use of social media & technology


2024

Goal 3:  Increase early identification of suicide risk and connection to services based on risk

Objective 3A: Increase detection & screening to connect people to services based on suicide risk


2024

  • Build capacity to respond to suicide for those working with youth. (Suicide Prevention Network - Youth Suicide Prevention Sub-Committee)

Objective 3B: Promote continuum of crisis services within and across counties


2024

Goal 4:  Improve suicide-related services and supports

Objective 4A: Deliver best practices in care targeting suicide risk


2024

Objective 4B: Ensure continuity of care and follow-up after suicide-related services


2024

Objective 4C: Expand support services following a suicide loss


2024