What are the Pillars?
Each of the breakout sessions explores a different pillar, or key planning strategy, of the Colorado National Collaborative. The Colorado National Collaborative is an innovative , five year suicide prevention plan that Larimer County is implementing . To help you decide which pillars you may be most interested in, here is a brief description:
Connectedness: The connectedness pillar will explore how meaningful relationships and an increased sense of belongingness can reduce suicide.
Suicide Safer Care: The suicide safer care pillar will focus on how to implement best practices in healthcare settings.
Economic Stability: The economic stability pillar will focus on reducing suicide deaths by increasing stability in areas such as: employment, childcare, transportation, housing, and education.
Education and Awareness: The education and awareness pillar will explore how to increase suicide prevention education and awareness among community members, providers, and other professionals.
Lethal Means: The lethal means pillar will focus on how increasing safe storage initiatives for firearms, prescription and illicit drugs can lead to fewer injuries and fatalities.
Postvention: The postvention pillar will explore how to better coordinate community education and care after a suicide loss or attempt.