Suicide Prevention
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Why is this a priority area? Calhoun County has high rates of suicide compared to both the Michigan and US Value. There are a number of risk factors associated with suicide deaths and/or attempts, including mental health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety), substance abuse (i.e., drug and alcohol use), and access to lethal means (e.g. firearms, medications with high potential for toxicity). Suicide is preventable. To decrease the incidence of suicide deaths we can create awareness thereby reducing stigma, increase access to mental health care, train community members to recognize and respond to suicide warning signs, provide better care coordination and crisis supports, and promote safer homes and communities by reducing access and availability of lethal means. Firearms account for the majority of suicide deaths in Calhoun County. |
Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun CountyThe Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County (SPCCC) is a community partnership led by Summit Pointe with a mission to reduce the number of suicide deaths. SPCCC has aligned its goals with the State of Michigan and Michigan Association for Suicide Prevention.
Vision
Working toward zero suicide deaths. Goals
How You Can Get Involved
The SPCCC can provide suicide prevention trainings, resources and consultation throughout Calhoun County.
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QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.)
QPR is a 1-hour suicide prevention training that teaches participants the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Key Components of Training:
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Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour skills-based course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance use disorder. |
The mission of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County is to prevent all suicide deaths in our community. We care. You are important. You are worthy.
What the data says:
- Of the suicide completions in 2019, the highest rate of suicide is for people between 26-64 years old. (Click on the first indicator to see Calhoun County rates)
- Calhoun County has high rates of suicide compared to Michigan values.
- MiPHY Middle School Student data indicates that 16% made a suicide plan.
- MiPHY High School Student data indicates that 24.7% seriously considered suicide.
Updates
Please share the local Suicide Prevention Referral Tree (pdf). Additionally, the MDHHS Suicide Prevention website has a wealth of information including fact sheets, resources, trainings, events, coalitions and communication tools: https://michigan.gov/suicideprevention Information on the Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission, including meeting details and minutes can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/commissions-boards/suicide-prevention-commission
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SPCCC Pamphlet (Printable Download)
Includes information about the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County, local crisis supports, support groups, trainings, and events, as well as information on suicide risk factors, protective factors, warning signs, and how to make a crisis safety plan.
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Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
3rd Wednesday of each month
6 pm - 7:30 pm Willard Library Meeting Room 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI 49017 This is a peer support group hosted by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County (SPCCC). Everyone in the group, including our facilitators, has experienced suicide loss and knows how devastating the experience can be. |
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Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission Initial Report 2021
The Commission was formed in March 2020, and has been charged to work with state departments, nonprofit organizations, and universities on researching the causes and possible underlying factors of suicide in the state.
The Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission Initial Report 2021 is a two-part report. The first section is the Preliminary Report highlighting in-depth data regarding the burden of suicide within the state, identified risk factors and populations at greater risk for death by suicide. The second section includes the Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission initial priorities and recommendations as a comprehensive approach to reduce suicide attempts and deaths. |
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MASP State Suicide Prevention Plan 2019 Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of injury and death rates worldwide and these rates continue to increase. It is crucial for our state and communities to have the capacity to reduce the frequency of suicide threats, attempts, and completions across the lifespan. The Michigan Association for Suicide Prevention’s (MASP) major tasks involve informing the public of this issue by communicating the various populations / ethnicities / ages / genders that are impacted most, the frequency in which it occurs and that suicide can be prevented.
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Michigan State Facts
On average, one person dies by suicide every six hours in the state. More than four times as many people died by suicide in Michigan in 2017 than in alcohol related motor vehicle accidents.
The total deaths to suicide reflect a total of 29,150 years of potential life lost (YPLL) before age 65. Suicide cost Michigan a total of $1,501,780,000 combined lifetime medical and work loss cost in 2010, or an average of $1,189,058 per suicide death. |
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Suicidal Behaviors Among Youth Among Michigan High School Students in 2015: 32%had feelings of depression, 17% considered suicide, 15% made a plan to attempt suicide, 9% attempted suicide at least once.
2 out of 3 3 who seriously considered suicide made a plan for suicide, 2 out of 5 who made a plan went on to attempt suicide, 1 out of 3 who attempted suicide had injuries that had to be treated by a doctor or nurse.
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Suicide Deaths among Youth in Michigan
Suicide is a significant public health problem in the U.S., with over 42,000 people dying from suicide in 2014 alone. Suicide affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and racial groups. However, certain populations are at higher risk for suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults aged 10-24 years in Michigan. Historically, Michigan’s youth/young adult suicide rates have been slightly lower than the national average. However, Michigan’s rates have been surpassing U.S. rates since 2010.
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2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
The 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (the National Strategy) is the result of a joint effort by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance).
The National Strategy is a call to action that is intended to guide suicide prevention actions in the United States over the next decade. It outlines four strategic directions with 13 goals and 60 objectives that are meant to work together in a synergistic way to prevent suicide in the nation. |
Behavioral Health Partners:
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