End Teen Suicide - Get help now. Visit www.EndTeenSuicide.org for resources and information on preventing suicide

In March 1998, the Suicide Prevention Advisory Commission was established by the Governor's office as a result of growing concern over the high rate of suicide in Colorado.

The commission reviewed trends, risk factors, methods, and demographics; reviewed and analyzed suicide prevention plans in other states; and looked at existing strategies that recognize and respond to people who are at risk. The commission finished its work in 1998 and Governor Owens directed the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services to put together a proposal to address this ever-increasing tragedy.

It was determined that the Office of Suicide Prevention be created in the Department of Public Health and Environment by legislative action during the 2000 legislative session. Representative Gayle Berry and Senator Elsie Lacy sponsored a bill. This bill directed the Office of Suicide Prevention to act as the state coordinator for suicide prevention programs throughout the state. The office was funded and authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations.

The Office of Suicide Prevention was also made responsible for training, assessments, administering local grants, and conducting a public awareness campaign.

—Office of Suicide Prevention (2002)

Main Number: (303) 692-2560

Office of Suicide Prevention

Jarrod Hindman, M.S., Program Manager, Office of Suicide Prevention, and Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator

Prevention Services Division
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 692-2539
Fax: (303) 691-7901

jarrod.hindman@state.co.us

Shannon Breitzman, Director
(303) 692-2609

shannon.breitzman@state.co.us

Jeremy Martinez, Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator


		About Us The Tri-County End Teen Suicide Program is dedicated to identifying and providing help to troubled teens in Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. We distribute brochures in area high schools, offer information and help on our Web site, and make promotional materials like posters available to schools, libraries and local businesses. Our mission is to make sure that every teenager knows that when life gets hard, there are places to get help. And people who want to help you. The Tri-County End Teen Suicide Program is made possible by funding from The Colorado Trust, a grantmaking foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people of Colorado. Other initiatives funded by the Colorado Trust include promoting good health, early childhood development, after-school programs, preventing adult suicide, end of life care and many more. The Trust funds research into uses, and develops long term strategies based on the research findings. To read their entire Colorado Teen Suicide Prevention Initiative report, click here. Jefferson Center for Mental Health - Helpline Phone Number - 303-425-0300 Jefferson Center for Mental Health is a community mental health center serving Jefferson, Gilpin & Clear Creek Counties since 1958. The Center is committed to providing quality mental health services and treatment options in an atmosphere of mutual respect. —Heather Trish, NCC, LPC Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Phone: 303-432-5265 For Gilpin, Clear Creek and Jefferson Counties Download brochure Download poster To download our Web site logo to place on your Web site: Right-click on the image below and choose "save picture" ^ Back to Top			History of Suicide Prevention Efforts In Colorado In March 1998, the Suicide Prevention Advisory Commission was established by the Governor's office as a result of growing concern over the high rate of suicide in Colorado. The commission reviewed trends, risk factors, methods, and demographics; reviewed and analyzed suicide prevention plans in other states; and looked at existing strategies that recognize and respond to people who are at risk. The commission finished its work in 1998 and Governor Owens directed the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services to put together a proposal to address this ever-increasing tragedy. It was determined that the Office of Suicide Prevention be created in the Department of Public Health and Environment by legislative action during the 2000 legislative session. Representative Gayle Berry and Senator Elsie Lacy sponsored a bill. This bill directed the Office of Suicide Prevention to act as the state coordinator for suicide prevention programs throughout the state. The office was funded and authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations. The Office of Suicide Prevention was also made responsible for training, assessments, administering local grants, and conducting a public awareness campaign. —Office of Suicide Prevention (2002) Main Number: (303) 692-2560 Office of Suicide Prevention Jarrod Hindman, M.S., Program Manager, Office of Suicide Prevention, and Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator Prevention Services Division Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246 Phone: (303) 692-2539 Fax: (303) 691-7901 jarrod.hindman@state.co.us Shannon Breitzman, Director (303) 692-2609 shannon.breitzman@state.co.us Jeremy Martinez, Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator