About the Maine Suicide Prevention Program

The Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP) is a collaborative initiative among state and local partners committed to preventing suicide in Maine. The goals of the MSPP include:

  • Provide statewide leadership and coordination for suicide prevention in Maine.
  • Increase access to suicide prevention and intervention services in health care and behavioral health settings.
  • Improve integration of effective suicide prevention efforts within public and private organizations statewide.
  • Educate professionals working with Maine people about suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

For more information about the goals of the MSPP, see the Maine Suicide Prevention Program Strategic Plan (PDF)