Prevent Suicide Wisconsin (PSW) is a statewide public-private partnership that was formed in 2009 when shareholders identified the need to create an umbrella organization for suicide prevention efforts in Wisconsin. Mental Health America (MHA) of Wisconsin administers PSW and its public communications efforts, including a website and e-newsletter. The mission of PSW is to reduce the number of suicide attempts and deaths that take place in the state each year.

PSW supports suicide prevention in Wisconsin through:

• Support of local suicide prevention coalitions
• Organization of the annual Prevent Suicide Wisconsin educational conference
• Communication through the Prevent Suicide Wisconsin e-newsletter and website
• Training in Zero Suicide for health and behavioral health care organizations
• Technical assistance and training

The PSW Steering Committee includes state agencies, local coalition leaders, and local health departments, as well as people with lived experience of suicide. The Steering Committee meets quarterly and provides oversight of Wisconsin’s suicide prevention efforts.