Zero suicide initiative - seattle indian health board will implement a five-year zero suicide initiative to strengthen agency-wide suicide prevention for adults in king county, washington, with a…

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded $799,983 to Seattle Indian Health Board on September 30, 2026, under the Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.532) to implement a five-year Zero Suicide Initiative strengthening agency-wide suicide prevention for adults in King County, Washington, with focus on American Indian and Alaska Native adults, veterans, individuals with low incomes, and others facing barriers to care.

The project implements all seven elements of the Zero Suicide Framework, including establishment of an oversight council, expansion of workforce training, standardization of suicide screening and brief intervention protocols, strengthening of care transitions, and improved access to evidence-based suicide treatment. Beginning in year two, at least 1,500 adults will be screened annually, with all individuals screening positive receiving brief intervention and follow-up planning. Expected outcomes include improved suicide risk identification, enhanced workforce capacity, stronger continuity of care, and reduced suicidal ideation, attempts, and deaths.

The period of performance runs through September 29, 2031. Work is performed in Seattle, Washington.

Zero suicide initiative - seattle indian health board will implement a five-year zero suicide initiative to strengthen agency-wide suicide prevention for adults in king county, washington, with a focus on american indian and alaska native adults, veterans, individuals with low incomes, and others facing barriers to care. The project will implement all seven elements of the zero suicide framework by establishing an oversight council, expanding workforce training, standardizing suicide screening and brief intervention, strengthening care transitions, and improving access to evidence-based suicide treatment. Beginning in year 2, at least 1,500 adults will be screened annually, with all individuals who screen positive receiving a brief intervention and follow-up planning. Expected outcomes include improved suicide risk identification, enhanced workforce capacity, stronger continuity of care, and reduced suicidal ideation, attempts, and deaths.