Suicide is a complex problem, but by working together, we can save lives.
Kanabec County Community Health houses the East Central Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator. This position provides technical assistance, training, and support while raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention, including promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and other statewide and regional resources in Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs counties.
Suicide Prevention Regional Coordinators work throughout the state of Minnesota with individuals, organizations, and communities to support community-led suicide prevention efforts. Suicide Prevention Regional Coordinators help:
- Provide technical assistance and support.
- Increase awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.
- Provide information on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and other statewide and regional mental health and suicide resources.
- Prioritize health equity and populations at risk.
- Disseminate resources on effective policies, practices, and programs to prevent suicide, guided by the goals and objectives laid out in the Minnesota Suicide Prevention State Plan.
- Convene regional meetings to network and encourage collaboration and alignment of those working on mental health promotion and suicide prevention.
FREE Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Trainings can be requested through the Minnesota Suicide Prevention Trainer Network or by contacting Brianne McClellan at: brianne.mcclellan@kanabeccountymn.gov
Resources:
- Minnesota Department of Health – Injury and Violence Prevention Unit
- NAMI MN (National Association of Mental Illness – Minnesota)
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative (local & regional resources)
- Mobile Crisis Response
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 or 911.
