About the Commission
for Suicide Prevention
The Commission for the Implementation of Public Policy on Suicide Prevention is created under article 3 of Law 227 of August 12, 1999as amended, known as the "Law for the Implementation of Public Policy on Suicide Prevention" with the goal of preventing suicidal behavior in Puerto Rico.
We develop and establish suicide prevention strategies.
We collaborate with multiple sectors of society,
in order to raise awareness.
We sensitively train the population about suicide and how to prevent it.
We develop and establish suicide prevention strategies.
We collaborate with multiple sectors of society,
in order to raise awareness.
We sensitively train the population about suicide and how to prevent it.
Misión y Visión
Mission
Promote, develop, implement, coordinate actions and strategies for suicide prevention adopting an integrative and interdisciplinary approach directed at individuals, families, communities at risk, as well as helping professionals; emphasizing research, the development of prevention and intervention programs and the awareness of the population regarding the magnitude and seriousness of suicide in Puerto Rico.
Vision
Design and implement a National Plan on Suicide Prevention that allows the uniform management of the broad and complex spectrum of suicidal behavior in public and private institutions, through the creation of a Uniform Protocol, implemented by a team of experts committed to this social and social problem. public health.
¿Quiénes somos?
La Comisión cuenta con un equipo de profesionales especialistas en el campo de la salud pública y la salud mental, encargados de desarrollar las metas conforme al Plan Estratégico.
All members and designated representatives meet monthly to work on planning strategies and activities focused on suicide prevention.
Anualmente, la Comisión somete a la atención del Gobernador y la Asamblea Legislativa un informe de progresos y logros.
Plan Estratégico
¿Quiénes somos?
La Comisión cuenta con un equipo de profesionales especialistas en el campo de la salud pública y la salud mental, encargados de desarrollar las metas conforme al Plan Estratégico.
All members and designated representatives meet monthly to work on planning strategies and activities focused on suicide prevention.
Anualmente, la Comisión somete a la atención del Gobernador y la Asamblea Legislativa un informe de progresos y logros.
Plan Estratégico
Helpline
Suicide | crisis
