ReDiscover’s Youth Suicide Prevention
SHOW ME ZERO YOUTH SUICIDE (ZYS) INITIATIVE
ABOUT US
Suicide Is 100% Preventable
The Show Me Zero Youth Suicide (ZYS) Initiative is a collaboration among behavioral health providers to reduce suicides and suicide attempts in youth ages 10-24 by focusing on prevention and early intervention. The initiative has an emphasis on those at higher risk for suicide, including youth:
- with suicidal ideation and/or previously attempted suicide
- aged 18-24 years old
- that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, or more
How Does the Program Work?
Referral: At the request of a hospital, school, or in response to a crisis call, the Zero Youth Suicide team is contacted.
Action: With permission from the youth and their guardian (if under 18) the Suicide Prevention Community Support Specialist will help stabilize the youth, explain the Show Me Zero Youth Suicide Initiative, and perform an assessment.
Care: Clients will be provided with short term intensive Community Support services and an ongoing bridge to long-term treatment
Program Goals
The main goals of the Zero Youth Suicide Prevention Program are:
- To improve the system of care for suicidal youth who use hospital emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric facilities and/or crisis hotlines
- Increase and expand upon prevention and early intervention efforts in schools
- Strengthen prevention efforts for at-risk youth in other setting
Who We Serve:
The Youth Suicide Prevention program serves youth ages 10-24, residing in Jackson or Cass County who struggle with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors.
Show Me Zero Youth Suicide Team
816-347-3052
The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
901 NE Independence Ave.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
816-347-3052
kmillar@rediscovermh.org
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