Investment in Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention within State Budgets in the United States
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By
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Jonathan Purtle
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Michal Weiss
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Ryan K. McBain
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Jonathan H. Cantor
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Jennifer L. Pomeranz
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Sachini Bandara
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Fernanda Montoya
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Elizabeth A. Stuart
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September 11, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Investment in Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention within State Budgets in the United States
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Services |
| Key Mechanisms | State-level financial investments in infrastructure for suicide prevention and crisis services. |
| Target Population | Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health crises. |
| Care Setting | State budgets and crisis service infrastructure. |
Key Highlights
- In 2024, an estimated 48,821 deaths due to suicide occurred in the US.
- Approximately 1 in 20 adults experienced serious suicidal thoughts.
- Monthly mean of 13,857 individuals older than 12 received emergency care for suspected suicide attempts.
- 12 states established 988 telecommunications fees to support crisis services by July 2026.
- 21 states enacted laws for dedicated suicide prevention offices or coordinators.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Individuals at risk for suicide or experiencing mental health crises.
Funding supports crisis call centers, suicide prevention programs, and crisis stabilization facilities.
Clinical Best Practices
- States should evaluate and document financial investments in suicide prevention.
- Funding should be explicitly designated for suicide prevention and crisis services.
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