Safer Homes Collaborative
A joint effort between the firearm-owning community and the suicide prevention community to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented through safe firearm storage. Firearms are the leading method by which people end their lives in the United States and Missouri. Statistically, more people attempt suicide by overdose or suffocation; however, more people die in a suicide attempt with a firearm.
We collaborate with the firearm owning public and suicide prevention community.
Mission
The Safer Homes Collaborative is dedicated to preventing suicide by promoting strategies that increase safety by reducing access to lethal means
Vision
Our vision is that each home becomes a haven free from the risk of suicide. We aim to create communities where awareness, education, and proactive strategies reduce risk and enhance protective factors.
How We Do It:
We commit to raising awareness and providing vital education on suicide prevention through transformative research, comprehensive training, resource development, and diverse partnerships.
Firearm Safe Storage Map
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Populations
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Partners
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Testimonial
What they say about us.
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Fast Facts
Safer Homes Collaborative Populations
Information on the populations the program is working with.
Firearms are the most common method of suicide death among this group.
Firearm owners are most receptive to law enforcement when receiving messages about reducing access to lethal means during a crisis.
Individuals often reach out to their faith leaders in times of crisis.
Construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than an accident on the job.
