Strategic Priority: Collaboration

While each of the data, science, and action strategic priorities relies on partnerships and communication to advance and promote the work, a specific priority focused solely on the broader use of these domains is necessary. This priority will advance CDC’s and public health’s visibility and leadership in suicide prevention; communicate program outcomes; and through collaboration and coordination with governmental and non-governmental partners, raise awareness with the public, decision-makers, and other stakeholders about the importance of a coordinated and comprehensive public health approach to suicide prevention. These efforts will build upon the long-standing partnerships and strong leadership on suicide prevention among federal and non-federal stakeholders (such as the Action Alliance, SPRC, and AFSP). This in turn, may enhance the response to suicide and help states, localities, and tribes achieve their suicide prevention goals.