Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. Though the causes of suicide are complicated and determined by many factors, the goal of Eastern Idaho Public Health and the Suicide Prevention Program is to reduce the rate of suicide by advancing awareness and education on suicide prevention, providing resources, emphasizing hope and recovery.
There is Hope! This website is NOT intended and does NOT provide crisis intervention. If you are in crisis or have concerns about someone, call or text the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Lifeline at 988. It’s free, confidential, and connects you with a trained crisis counselor.
Call or text 988 to connect to the Idaho Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Suicide in Idaho, 2022 | Idaho had the 12th highest suicide rate within the United States.
441
Idahoans died by suicide
61
East Idaho residents died by suicide
9th
Most common death in Idaho
The following trainings are available through community partners. An overview of local trainings by CSP is also available.
- Question, Persuade & Refer (QPR) is for groups or individuals interested in learning more about how to identify suicide warning signs, ask the question, and refer suicidal individuals to help.
- LivingWorks Faith is a self-paced, online training for Christian Faith Leaders that helps increase knowledge on keeping individuals safe from suicide and ministering to those who have experienced suicide loss.
- LivingWorks Start is a self-paced, online course that teaches individuals to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to connect them to professional and community support.
- Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to recognize mental health or substance misuse challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for adults who regularly interact with youth. The course covers common youth mental health challenges, typical adolescent development, and a 5-step action plan for helping young people in crisis and non-crisis situations.
Contact Us
Timalee Geisler, MHE
Phone: 208-533-3149
Email: tgeisler@eiph.idaho.gov