About Us

Leadership for Suicide Prevention in Idaho

SPAN Idaho’s mission is to eradicate suicide in Idaho through statewide advocacy, collaboration and education in best practices.  SPAN has created statewide regional chapters to carry out prevention efforts at the local level, and regularly conduct training conferences for with nationally recognized speakers.

Idaho has consistently been among the top ten states with the highest suicide rates in the nation. Suicide is a complex and difficult problem and solutions developed in other parts of the country may not address Idaho's needs. We continue working with the citizens and communities across the state to develop and implement strategies to reduce suicide and suicidal behavior.

A Brief History Of SPAN Idaho

In 2002, a small group of professionals working with the Adolescent Suicide Task Force and Idaho Suicide Prevention Services, wished to establish a formal organization, decided to affiliate with the National Suicide Preventiona Action Network (SPAN USA). An official board was formed, bylaws and articles of incorporation written and SPAN Idaho was born. In 2003, SPAN Idaho established partnerships and assisted in developing funding options for the development of the first Idaho Suicide Prevention Plan with a governor-appointed council.  SPAN Idaho assisted in updating the Plan in 2011.

Click here for a complete list of recent SPAN Idaho accomplishments.