Montana Native youth suicide reduction strategic plan

In order to address the significant disparity of suicide rates among Native youth in Montana, KIA was commissioned to form the Montana Native Youth Suicide Reduction Coalition to develop a youth suicide reduction strategic plan for urban Native youth in Montana. As well as examining the data, the KAI and the Coalition analyzed best practices in Native youth suicide reduction. The Zero Suicide model was among these. This report describes the Coalition’s Shared Vision of Hope, Obstacles and Challenges, Strategic Pillars Actions Steps and Implementation Plan achieved through consensus.