About Us

The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Suicide Prevention Center (OMH’s SPCNY) has been New York State’s lead entity for suicide prevention since 2009.

Our mission is to promote, coordinate, and strategically advance suicide prevention across the state with the aim of reducing attempts and deaths among New Yorkers. While there is no single solution to preventing suicide, OMH’s SPCNY combines a clinical and public health approach in its work to ensure suicide prevention efforts are coordinated, effective, and impactful across all communities in New York State.

OMH’s SPCNY leads state and federally funded initiatives that strengthen clinical care, expand community-driven prevention, increase support in schools, and advance work focused on populations at higher risk. We provide training, tools, technical assistance, and support statewide communications, including promotion of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, to identify and address suicide risk, improve connection and care, and ensure support is available whenever it’s needed.

This work is grounded in the best available data and continuously improved through evaluation and strong partnerships with county coalitions, agencies, organizations, and individuals with lived experience. OMH’s SPCNY also provides guidance and support following suicide loss to help communities heal and reduce further risk.