In 2005, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline announced the appointment of our new steering committee and subcommittees. The experience and passion that these individuals bring will be invaluable in supporting our mission of reducing the national incidence of suicide.

• The steering committee will provide the network?s primary administrators with expert guidance on the issues that affect the network. Click here to read the member bios and contact information .


• The consumer/recipients subcommittee will review standard network practices, marketing materials/promotional campaigns, and evaluations of network coverage and caller demographics. Click here to read the member bios and contact information.


• The certification and training subcommittee will identify and recommend essential, minimum standards for network member center credentialing and quality service. Click here to read the member bios and contact information.

The mission of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Steering Committee is to provide recommendations and advice that support the Lifeline's overall mission and to enhance its capacity to reach and serve persons throughout the United States who potentially could be suicidal. For more information about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Steering Committee and subcommittees, please read the background information.

Steering Committee Meetings

On June 1 and 2, 2006, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) Steering Committee convened in Arlington, VA to discuss updates on the issues affecting the administration of the Lifeline network. Hosted by Sharon Carpinello, steering committee chairperson, the 2-day meeting consisted of discussion on a number of areas. For a summary of the proceedings, please read the meeting minutes (PDF).

The previous meetings were held on November 9 & 10, 2005 (PDF) and June 17, 2005 (PDF).

Consumer/Recipient Subcommittee Reports

The Consumer/Recipient Subcommittee regualrly submits reports to the Lifeline Steering Committee. The latest report was submitted on February 26, 2007. To read the report, click here (PDF).

Certification and Training Subcommittee Reports

The Certification and Training Subcommittee regualrly submits reports to the Lifeline Steering Committee. The latest report was submitted on January 29, 2007. To read the report, click here (PDF).

Kick-Off Meeting of the Steering and Subcommittees
On March 24, 2005, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Mental Health Association of New York City hosted a kick-off meeting of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Steering and Subcommittees. The purpose was to assemble the newly established committees to begin a dialog toward reaching the ultimate goal of reducing the incidence of suicide in this country. For a summary of the proceedings, please read the meeting minutes (PDF).