The mission of the State Suicide Prevention Council is to reduce the incidence of suicide in New Hampshire by accomplishing the goals of the 2021-2024 NH Suicide Prevention Plan:

Raise public and professional awareness of suicide prevention

Address the mental health and substance abuse needs of all residents

Address the needs of those affected by suicide

Promote policy change.

The NH Suicide Prevention Council has a diverse, cross-sector membership. RSA 126-R:3 details the statutory, voting members of the NH SPC, and more non-statutory members also contribute to the work of the Council and its committees. Meetings are open to the Public, and the NH SPC is administratively tied to the N.H. Department of Health & Human Services.

RSA 126-R:2 describes the duties of the NH Suicide Prevention Council.

There is hereby established the New Hampshire Council on suicide prevention to oversee the implementation of the New Hampshire suicide prevention plan. The council shall ensure the plan's continued effectiveness by evaluating its implementation, producing progress reports, and recommending program changes, initiatives, funding opportunities, and new priorities to update the plan. The council shall also promote suicide prevention in New Hampshire.

Each year, the New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Council hosts a full-day statewide conference dedicated to advancing suicide prevention, promoting mental health, and strengthening support for those impacted by suicide.

The 2026 NH Suicide Prevention Conference will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Manchester Country Club, bringing together individuals, educators, businesses, public health professionals, mental health providers, caregivers, and advocates from across the state. This annual gathering is designed to foster collaboration, share innovative strategies, and expand our collective capacity to prevent suicide and support survivors of suicide loss and attempt.

This year’s event will feature keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities—all focused on practical tools, emerging research, and real-world stories that help move prevention efforts forward.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected, and more hopeful New Hampshire.

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