A practical guide to suicide prevention in the community

Connecting, Communicating, Caring. 

This practical guide to suicide prevention in the community was written by Mary O’Sullivan, in collaboration with the Health Service Executive (HSE), and other statutory, voluntary and community groups working in suicide prevention in Ireland.  

The focus is on providing core foundational knowledge for people interested in suicide prevention by sharing good practice, learning from experience about what works well, and making sure that a “do no harm” approach is taken. The information provided is based on current best practice, which continues to grow and develop throughout the world. 

Suicide has many causes and a number of strategies are needed at national, community and individual level to help prevent it. This book recognises this, while also acknowledging the huge goodwill and strong volunteering spirit that exists throughout Ireland in communities. It aims to highlight the good work being done by many dedicated people, to share and build on this learning for the future, and to promote a strong message of hope. 

You can download the PDF here  Or visit the HSE website