Data Action Team

The Data Action Team is comprised of public health and behavioral health staff from the Department of Public Health and Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and other community agencies, including the Golden Gate Bridge Patrol. This Team meets frequently to compile, review and analyze data to better understand trends in our community and to present annually to the Suicide Prevention Collaborative. The next data presentation will take place on Wednesday March 6, 2024, virtually. Register here.

In addition, the Data Team and partners are in the process of developing a Data Dashboard for the public and a Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Team to launch in 2024.

In formalizing data collection after a suicide death, the Suicide Fatality Review Process and suicide surveillance system allow communities to track near real-time trends, determine who in the community is most at risk, and consider systemic changes that could potentially prevent future suicides. To learn more about the review team process,  you may view this webinar.  The Team has received training and technical assistance by Dr.  Kimberly Repp, a nationally recognized expert in Suicide Fatality Review.

For more information, contact the BHRS Prevention and Outreach Team.