Statewide Suicide Prevention Council

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Looking for Help?

If you are feeling down or are looking for help for yourself or others, please talk to someone. Here are some resources:

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Our Mission

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council advises the governor and legislature on issues relating to suicide. In collaboration with communities, faith-based organizations, and public-private entities, the Council works to improve the health and wellness of Alaskans by reducing suicide and its effect on individuals and communities.

Casting the Net Upstream:
Promoting Wellness to Prevent Suicide

2017 Annual Report

The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council has released its updated five-year State Suicide Prevention Plan,

Recasting the Net: Promoting Wellness to Prevention Suicide 2018-2022.

A limited amount of hard copies are available upon request. Please contact Eric Morrison at (907) 465-6518 or eric.morrison@alaska.gov for more information.

1/12/18- Alison Kulas Begins Tenure as Executive Director
The Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, The Alaska Mental Health Board and the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council have selected Alison Kulas as their new executive director, effective Jan. 9. She replaces Kate Burkhart who left the position after nearly 10 years to become the state’s Ombudsman.

Iron Dog 2017

"Life is a Team Effort" Poster

Iron Dog 2015:

Team 12 shares the message “Life is a team effort!” and promotes Careline.

Campaign & Materials:
Learn more about the Iron Dog Suicide Prevention campaign. Live to Ride. Call to Live.
Press release:
Iron Dog racers partner with state to promote suicide prevention (2/25/2014)