Suicide Prevention

The main focus of the Commission is to identify and make available pre-incident behavioral health training and post-incident support/aid to all of Vermont’s emergency service providers. This page will be updated with meeting minutes and reports as they become available.

Here is prevention information, support and resources for families who may be dealing with suicide, sudden infant death and bereavement.

Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are preventable and we can all play a role in creating safer communities.

Most experts estimate at least 25% of first responders have ever had thoughts of suicide or that life was not worth living. If this is you, you are not alone. Resources and help are available.

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 [email protected] Health Department Resources and Guidance for Safe Flood Recovery HealthVermont.gov/Flood WATERBURY, VT – As people throughout Vermont begin recovery from yet another...

Injury Surveillance Injury prevention is part of a comprehensive approach to enhancing health and quality of life for all Vermonters. Vermont's Injury Prevention Program uses data to determine activities while improving our understanding of the causes of injury, populations that...

We can lower our stress levels and increase our ability to deal with challenges.

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2023 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ [email protected] New ‘Suicide Data Linkage’ Report Recommends Improved Supports for People at Risk BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Department of Health has released...

Suicide is a leading cause of death for all ages, both nationally and in Vermont. A suicide is when a person is successful in an intentional action to end their life.

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2024 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 [email protected] Lindsey Hedges │ Agency of Education 802-793-8248 │ 802- 828-1130 [email protected]   Statement from Health Commissioner Mark Levine, MD and Interim Secretary...