With suicide being the 2nd leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24, we at Texas Children’s understand many of our team members have been directly impacted by suicide and the rising mental health crisis. However you may have encountered suicide, whether working with patients and families or navigating situations at home and within your communities, we want you to know you are not alone, and there are people and resources here for you.
In September 2022, Texas Children’s partnered with the Zero Suicide Institute to host a Zero Suicide Academy, leading the charge for a system-wide cultural shift committed to reducing suicide. This framework aims to ensure we provide the highest quality of care for those struggling with suicide ideation, attempt and loss. Through this process, the need was identified to create a robust pipeline to ensure our staff has the necessary tools, resources and trainings to provide the quality of care necessary for these mental concerns.
Texas Children’s is proud to announce the launch of the Suicide Prevention SharePoint site, also accessible under the Connect Resources tab. This site is a centralized location for our team members to learn, educate and access resources to address suicide care. The Suicide Prevention SharePoint covers seven themes: System of Care, Infrastructure, Training, Research, Resources, Community and Religion. The site and its assets are for everyone at Texas Children’s; our patients and their families, as well as our staff (both Texas Children’s and Baylor College of Medicine) and their loved ones.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, attempt or loss, please contact EAP at 832-824-3327 or EAP@texaschildrens.org. For urgent, after-hours needs please call 832-824-2099 and ask to page EAP. You can also visit the Suicide Prevention SharePoint site for resources and assistance.