An American Indian/Alaska Native suicide prevention hotline: literature review and discussion with experts

An American Indian/Alaska Native suicide prevention hotline: literature review and discussion with experts

Author(s):
Halpern, Peggy L., author
Contributor(s):
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, publisher.
Publication:
[Washington, D.C.] : [Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services], [2009]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Suicide Prevention
Crisis Intervention
Suicide -- ethnology
Indians, North American
Inuit
Hotlines
United States -- ethnology
Genre(s):
Review
Abstract:
The purpose of this project is obtain background information related to an American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Suicide Prevention Hotline for youth and adults. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) currently funds the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and supports a pilot project entitled Lifeline Native American Community Liaison Initiative. They expressed an interest in a study that examined the literature and perspectives of experts regarding an AI/AN suicide prevention hotline, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) staff agreed to conduct a quick-turnaround study with SAMHSA's support.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (40 pages))
NLM Unique ID:
101617532 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101617532