CHANGING THE CONVERSATION
Innovation in suicide prevention: Let’s prosper together!
Suicide is not merely a mental health problem; it is a social one—akin to poverty, homelessness, or crime. Many communities and nations struggle to sustain suicide reductions, while others lack culturally consistent methods. One size does NOT fit all in effective suicide prevention. Sustainable reduction requires dynamic models and enhanced community connectedness. Instead of reactive hospitalization, patient-empowering and strength-based approaches derived from suicidology research foster trust between patients and clinicians, reducing long-term suicide risk in communities.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Proud of our work
Our story
Founded on the belief that every life is precious, but not all lives can be saved, PROSPER began as a small group of dedicated individuals who saw the urgent need for innovative suicide prevention. Today, we’ve grown into a global network, connecting experts, advocates, and communities in a shared mission to boost hope and transform communities.
Our vision
We envision a world in which all people act on what they see, particularly when they see someone in distress. When we unite various people according to their common values, we cultivate a richer effort and fuel trust and kindness. Suicide will not be solved by the mental health system alone. It requires a broader approach, whereby people take an extra moment to care for each other. The result of this collective effort is we PROSPER together.
Our impact
Immense effort, countless hours, and endless conversations have moved communities to engage, grow, and evolve. That’s what PROSPER is all about: starting difficult and meaningful conversations in a way that produces results. As we reshape the suicide prevention strategy and narrative globally, every word counts toward making life worth living.
Our partnerships
PROSPER’s approach compels us to invest in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Our network of unique allies and affiliates emboldens us as we collectively empower and support rural and urban communities across multiple continents. The shared motivations and positive intentions of our partnerships deliver our sustained results.
OUR TEAM
Values at our core
At PROSPER our values are centered on empowering individuals, enhancing community engagement, and advancing sustainable, evidence-based approaches to reduce suicide risk. They are:
- Empowering individuals: We prioritize patient empowerment through every level of our interventions.
- Enhancing community engagement: We leverage cultural insights to foster connectedness and motivate communities to act on their values.
- Advancing sustainable approaches: We focus on proactive strategies over reactive measures, ensuring long-term effectiveness.
- Delivering evidence-based practices: We provide professionals with the latest evidence-based methods and training.
- Optimizing systems: We redesign systems to enhance the implementation of best practices.
- Developing innovative research: We are committed to generating new insights and research for suicide risk reduction.
At PROSPER TOGETHER, we offer expert guidance in suicide prevention, tailored for community leaders, elected officials, and clinicians, using evidence-based strategies and insights.
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