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          Suicide Prevention

          If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call, text or chat 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

          Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) is committed to being a Zero Suicide organization. Zero Suicide is the framework that focuses on safety, error reduction in healthcare, and best practices for health systems. OCHN has an organizational mission to adopt a system-wide approach to caring for individuals who are at risk for suicide.

          More information about Zero Suicide can be found by visiting the Suicide Prevention Resource Center.

          Additionally, OCHN offers free suicide prevention trainings including Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), SafeTalk and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Click here to sign up for trainings.

          Additional Suicide Prevention Resources