Purpose

The purpose of the Suicide Prevention Act is to facilitate the translation of suicide-related data into comprehensive public policy that is directed toward reducing the number of attempted suicides and suicides in Oklahoma by: 1. Improving methods of identifying minors and adults who are at risk of dying by suicide; 2. Improving awareness of and access to existing mental health services for individuals identified as needing those services; and 3. Coordinating and developing community resources to prevent attempted suicide and suicide among minors and adults.