ESSENCE is a tool that provides public health officials with a timely system for detecting, understanding, and monitoring health events. It is now being used in Tennessee to track incidents of suicide-related behavior.
Electronic
Surveillance
System for the
Early
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Community-Based
Epidemics
Tennessee's ESSENCE system -- along with TSPN's role in alerting communities to spikes in suicides and suicidal behavior locally -- is featured as a case study by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center called, "Harnessing Near Real-Time Data for Effective Suicide Prevention Efforts."
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Lifeline is a free 24/7, confidential, short-term crisis counseling line for those experiencing distress. It is a myth that 988 is only for suicidal individuals; it is available to everyone. Call, text, or chat 988 if you are overwhelmed, stressed, and need to talk with a trained counselor.
This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.