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 Suicide Prevention Committee
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Background:

In 2005, the Michigan Suicide Prevention Coalition completed and distributed the Michigan State Suicide Prevention Plan. The release of this document was followed by a challenge to each Community Collaborative within the state to examine local data surrounding the issue of suicide and develop a localized plan to promote community awareness around the issue of suicide and to reduce the number of completed suicides.

In St. Clair County, the Community Services Coordinating Body (CSCB) accepted the challenge to examine the issue of suicide locally.  After the initial collection of data was complete, a Community Meeting was held in January 2006 where over 60 human service, law enforcement, school, and governmental representatives were present.  As the result of the information presented during this meeting, the decision was made to formalize a Suicide Prevention Committee through the CSCB.

Mission:

The charge of the Suicide Prevention Committee is to:

  1. Collect local statistic and demographic information surrounding suicides.
  2. Conduct a thorough analysis of our county’s resources related to suicide prevention, intervention and support to the survivors when a suicide occurs (post-vention).
  3. Use the collected data to make recommendations through a strategic planning process on ways to develop and expand community awareness and suicide prevention activities, increase intervention services, and formalize a support network for survivors of suicide.

How You Can Help/Available Resources:

Memorial Garden

The Suicide Prevention Committee is partnering with East China Township Park to create a Survivors of Suicide Memorial Garden.  The garden will be a beautiful addition to the park, and will serve as a place of inspiration and reflection for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.  A bake sale fundraiser will be held to raise money for the creation of the Memorial Garden on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th from 9am – 3pm at Neiman’s Family Market in St. Clair (1167 S. Carney Drive).  For questions or to volunteer, please contact Amy Smith at 810-985-8900 or e-mail asmith@scccmh.org .

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