Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities.
Suicide in Idaho
Suicide is a critical public health issue in Idaho. It brings tragic loss to families, friends, schools and entire communities across the state each year. In 2023, Idaho had the 4th highest suicide rate within the U.S.
The suicide prevention hotline is available to call or text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round. Internet chat is also available at Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline.
Suicide in Idaho Statistics in 2023
Emergency hotlines
Call or text 9-8-8 to connect with the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 9-8-8. Your call will be routed to a member of the Lifeline network based on your area code.
On July 16, 2022, the Lifeline transitioned away from National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reached through a ten-digit number to the three-digit 988 Lifeline.
Idaho Suicide Prevention
Idaho suicide mortality and syndromic data trends can be viewed from the Idaho Suicide Prevention Data Dashboard.