Westbrook rural zero suicide initiative - the westbrook rural zero suicide initiative will expand implementation of the zero suicide framework across westbrook health system to strengthen suicide…

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Westbrook Health Services, Inc. $800,000 on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.532) to implement the Westbrook Rural Zero Suicide Initiative.

The initiative expands implementation of the Zero Suicide Framework across Westbrook Health System to strengthen suicide prevention for adults in eight rural West Virginia counties. Over five years, the project serves 150 adults and builds workforce capacity while implementing all seven Zero Suicide elements. Delivery includes evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention, brief CBT, collaborative assessment and management of suicidality, SafeTalk, ASIST, CALM, and critical incident stress management. The initiative strengthens suicide screening, care coordination, treatment, care transitions, and quality improvement while engaging community partners, veterans, and emergency responders. Expected outcomes include reduced suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide deaths, and a sustainable systemwide suicide prevention program.

The period of performance runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031. Place of performance is Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Westbrook rural zero suicide initiative - the westbrook rural zero suicide initiative will expand implementation of the zero suicide framework across westbrook health system to strengthen suicide prevention for adults in eight rural west virginia counties. Serving 150 adults over five years, the project will build workforce capacity, implement all seven zero suicide elements, and expand community engagement through evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention, brief CBT, collaborative assessment and management of suicidality, safetalk, asist, calm, and critical incident stress management. The initiative will strengthen suicide screening, care coordination, treatment, care transitions, and quality improvement while engaging community partners, veterans, and emergency responders. Expected outcomes include reduced suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide deaths, and a sustainable systemwide suicide prevention program.