• March 2005
• February 2005
• January 2005

March 2005

• SPRC & AFSP Release the Online Registry of Evidence-Based Practices in Suicide Prevention The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) have completed the development of an online registry of evidence-based suicide prevention programs. Decision-makers can use the registry as a source of objective and reliable information as they select programs to implement.
  Access Online Registry
  Read Press Release
  (March 09, 2005)



• Update on Nominations for The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Steering Committee
  A preliminary list of selected members has been compiled and, over the next two weeks, these individuals will be notified to confirm their continuing interest in participation. When all of these individuals have verified their desire to participate, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will formally announce their membership and post each individual's name and relevant background on the Lifeline Web site.
  (March 07, 2005)

February 2005

• On Feb. 23, SPRC launched a new category of the SPRC Library, the Awareness and Social Marketing Brochure Collection. The collection contains brochures that are designed to increase awareness about suicide and mental health issues and that present social marketing messages about suicide prevention and mental health promotion. The materials have been produced by a variety of organizations across the country and internationally.
  (February 24, 2005)



• Deadline for Nominations for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network (1-800-273-TALK) Members of the suicide prevention community are invited to submit nominations for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline steering committee, the consumer/recipients subcommittee, and the certification and training subcommittee by midnight tonight (Feb. 23).
  Visit the Lifeline Network site for more information.
  (February 23, 2005)



• SPRC Launches Final 9 State Suicide Prevention Web Pages: On Feb. 17, SPRC launched state web pages for Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. The web pages serve as a central collection of information about suicide prevention efforts for each state and provide a forum for sharing communication and resources within and across states.
  (February 17, 2005)



• MA Recognizes Lloyd Potter at State House Event Read more about this event.
  (February 8, 2005)



• SPRC Regional Conference for Regions 9 and 10
  Feb. 28 - Mar. 2 in Portland, Oregon.
  Registration is now closed for this conference. More...
  (February 3, 2005)



• SPRC Regional Conference for Regions 3 and 5
  May 18th - 20th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  Registration is not yet open for this conference. More...
  (February 3, 2005)



• Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Update: SPAN USA has created an informative factsheet on GLSM legislation consisting of: history, purpose, appropriations, current status, and eligible applicants. Read the update.
  (February 2, 2005)

January 2005

• SPRC Launches 7 Additional State Suicide Prevention Web Pages: SPRC today launched State Suicide Prevention Web Pages for Alabama, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina. The web pages serve as a central collection of information about suicide prevention efforts for each state and provide a forum for sharing communication and resources within and across states.
  (January 25, 2005)



• SPAN USA Launches New Web Site: The new site features resources on suicide prevention tailored for policymakers, survivors, the healthcare community and media.
  (January 4, 2005)

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