PCSS: Suicide and Substance Misuse: Supporting Safety

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with provisional estimates of over 48,821 deaths in 2024 (CDC). Nonetheless, the evidence shows suicide can be prevented through comprehensive healthcare and community-based strategies. Substance misuse is a significant risk factor for suicide, and people who use opioids are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

This webinar, hosted by the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) will provide an overview of risk and protective factors associated with suicidality and substance use disorder (SUD)/opioid use disorder (OUD) and will outline effective organizational and clinical prevention and intervention strategies for individuals experiencing SUD/OUD.