Florida Florida Statutes

§ 14.20195 — Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council; creation; membership; duties

FS § 14.20195Ch. 14

Statute text

There is created within the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention a Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council. The council shall develop strategies for preventing suicide.(1) SCOPE OF ACTIVITY.—The Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council is a coordinating council as defined in s. 20.03 and shall:(a) Advise the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention regarding the development of a statewide plan for suicide prevention, with the guiding principle being that suicide is a preventable problem. The statewide plan must:1. Align and provide direction for statewide suicide prevention initiatives. 2. Establish partnerships with state and private agencies for the purpose of promoting public awareness of suicide prevention. 3. Address specific populations in this state who are at risk for suicide. 4. Identify ways to improve access to crisis services for individuals in acute situations. 5. Identify resources to support the implementation of the statewide plan.

(b)Assemble an ad hoc advisory committee comprised of members from outside the council, if necessary, in order for the council to receive advice and assistance in carrying out its responsibilities.

(c)Make findings and recommendations regarding suicide prevention programs and activities, including, but not limited to, the implementation of evidence-based mental health awareness and assistance training programs and suicide risk identification training in municipalities throughout the state. The council shall prepare an annual report and present it to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by January 1, each year. The annual report must describe the status of existing and planned initiatives identified in the statewide plan for suicide prevention and any recommendations arising therefrom.

(d)In conjunction with the Department of Children and Families, advise members of the public on the locations and availability of local behavioral health providers.

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Legislative history

s. 1, ch. 2022-89.