Vision www.SuicideAwarenessAndPreventionCouncil.org Approved 040120 County Mandate Shall develop and recommend to the Board of Commissioners, plans to provide for and influence awareness and prevention of suicide attempts. Vision The vision of the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Council is zero attempts in Curry County, Oregon. Mission The mission of Curry County’s Suicide Awareness and Prevention Council is to prevent suicide and its devastating consequences in Curry County. We believe this can best be accomplished through: Enhancing collaborations to promote a suicide-free community Understanding the strengths and gaps in suicide prevention services and supports Publicizing vital information on the signs of suicide, where to seek help and how to offer help. Facilitating resources to those affected by suicide and suicidal behavior Advancing policies and practices that contribute to the prevention of suicide Core Values Curry County’s Suicide Awareness and Prevention Council believes that these core values best support suicide prevention in Curry County: Combining a public health and mental health approach to prevention Collaboration and non-competitive partnerships Evidenced-based and promising practices Cultural and linguistic sensitivity Policies and practices informed by those with lived experience Policies and practices that are trauma-Informed Coordinated and accessible services Support for individuals, families, communities and special segments within those communities (Youth, elderly, gender spectrum positive, tribal, veterans). Purpose Curry County’s Suicide Awareness and Prevention Council was formed to inform the development of a suicide prevention strategic plan to guide suicide prevention efforts and identifying recommendations, priorities and action steps. The Council will provide guidance and support in the implementation of the recommendations made in the strategic plan. Convene community partners and stakeholders to lead a public awareness drive for countywide adoption of the Zero Suicide Attempt aspirational approach. Work with community partners and stakeholders to promote trainings and assistance to behavioral health care organizations, on implementation. Reach out to appropriate resources to provide a health needs assessment to help identify where to focus efforts. Implement a cross-sector safety net that will prevent suicide attempts and save lives. Role Curry County’s Suicide Awareness and Prevention Council's role is to lead the charge to make suicide prevention a priority in the county and create opportunities and recommendations for broad-based involvement through the strategic plan, by: Effectively engaging stakeholders and the community at large; Collaborating with one another and others in the community to make recommendations for and/or implement the activities and objectives in the strategic plan; and Providing guidance to program activities developed and implemented as a result of the recommendations put forth in the strategic plan, as needed.   ©2017-2023, www.zeroattempts.org/ccspc/vision.html or https://bit.ly/3e0mD2t 122220