Challenge:
Communities nationwide face increasing challenges in addressing suicide-related mental health crises, requiring tailored strategies and technical expertise to implement effective prevention and response measures.
Solution:
Team Koniag partnered with a federal customer to provide expert consultation and technical assistance for enhancing suicide prevention efforts. The team’s work included:
- Crisis Response Strategy Development: Aligning local efforts with national frameworks to create cohesive and effective crisis response strategies.
- Initiative Support: Implementing initiatives such as wellness communication campaigns, culturally responsive crisis support, and service gap analyses in underserved areas.
- Comprehensive Assessments: Evaluating emergency services and helpline coverage to ensure accessibility and effectiveness.
Key Contributions:
- Training and Resource Development: Created and delivered training on suicide screening tools and Lethal Means restriction to empower community responders.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyzed factors contributing to suicide clusters and informed strategies to address root causes.
- Resource Updates: Enhanced helpline materials to provide culturally informed and effective support for callers, ensuring alignment with national action plans.
Impact:
Through these efforts, Team Koniag advanced the federal customer’s ability to respond to mental health crises, reduce suicide risk factors, and build sustainable prevention strategies tailored to the needs of diverse communities.
For more information please contact Scott Davis Phone: 703-595-7725 Email: rodavis@koniag-gs.com