Queen of peace center: implementing zero suicide (ZS) in health systems - the qopc zero suicide initiative will expand implementation of the zero suicide framework across healthcare, social service,…

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Queen Of Peace Center $315,867 on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.532) to implement the Zero Suicide framework across healthcare, social service, and community-based organizations serving the greater St. Louis region.

The initiative will strengthen systemwide suicide prevention through workforce training, standardized screening and assessment, suicide care management, evidence-based treatment, coordinated care transitions, and continuous quality improvement. The project targets adults at elevated risk, including individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, veterans, older adults, and those experiencing housing instability or trauma. Queen Of Peace Center will train 500 professionals, support seven partner organizations in implementing the framework, and screen 28,500 adults for suicide risk. Expected outcomes include expanded access to suicide prevention services, improved treatment engagement, and reductions in suicide attempts and deaths.

Performance occurs in St. Louis, Missouri, with a period of performance from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2031. The assistance type is a project grant.

Queen of peace center: implementing zero suicide (ZS) in health systems - the qopc zero suicide initiative will expand implementation of the zero suicide framework across healthcare, social service, and community-based organizations serving the greater ST. Louis region. The project will strengthen systemwide suicide prevention through workforce training, standardized screening and assessment, suicide care management, evidence-based treatment, coordinated care transitions, and continuous quality improvement. Focusing on adults at elevated risk, including individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, veterans, older adults, and those experiencing housing instability or trauma, the initiative will train 500 professionals, support seven partner organizations in implementing the framework, and screen 28,500 adults for suicide risk. Expected outcomes include expanded access to suicide prevention services, improved treatment engagement, and reductions in suicide attempts and deaths.