Division of Violence and Injury Prevention

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Suicide Prevention in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is working to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts among Massachusetts residents. We seek to raise awareness of suicide as a public health problem. The MA Suicide Prevention Program provides support to community agencies, education and training for professionals and caregivers, and funds programs working with youth, veterans and older adults. We also support and encourage communities to collaborate across disciplines to prevent suicide and suicide attempts across the lifespan. Learn more about the Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Program >>

Violence and Injury Programs and Services

• Injury Prevention and Control Program

  • Suicide Prevention Program
• Violence Prevention and Intervention Services

This division is a part of the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention.

Contact Information

Bureau of Community Health and Prevention
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

Carlene Pavlos,
Director, Division of Violence and Injury Prevention

Olga Higuera,
Administrative Support, Division of Violence and Injury Prevention

Telephone: 617-624-5463
Fax: 617-624-5075
Email: Olga.Higuera@state.ma.us

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This information is provided by the Division for Violence and Injury Prevention within the Department of Public Health.