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Step 3. Community Planning

Purpose

Prepare to implement initiatives and programs believed to have potential for reducing the suicide rate.

Activities

  • Conduct community mobilization including initial research and an environmental scan.
  • Explore suggested suicide prevention actions
  • Explore best and evidence-based practices for suicide prevention
  • Explore this site’s Communities in Action page
  • Hold initial meetings with champion and stakeholders to develop a logic model, identify community goals for suicide reduction, and identify and prioritize activities to achieve goals.

Resources/Input

Results/Output

  • Mobilized community stakeholders
  • Logic Model
  • Community suicide prevention goals
  • Community action plan

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