Suicide care is a set of practices, backed by extensive research, that focus on how to identify, engage, and treat people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Delivered effectively, suicide care reduces suicide risk, decreases suffering, and cultivates hope.
Bill Gottesman and Debra Lopez Gottesman, a physician and a psychiatrist, lost their son Alan to suicide in 2015. In 2023, they launched Four Pines Fund to increase access to the best suicide care models nationally and in their home state of Vermont.
Suicidal suffering is a particularly horrendous kind of suffering. And suicide attempts and deaths are far too prevalent, causing lasting injuries to those who survive, including loved ones, caregivers, sometimes whole communities. We believe that improving the quality of suicide care will save lives and result in immeasurable good for many.”
– Debra Lopez Gottesman, M.D.
Read about principles underpinning the Fund’s work, which emphasize system change, collaborative learning, evidence-based practices, and lived experience.
Learn about the organizations Four Pines Fund supports – nationally and in Vermont – that are working to increase access to evidence-based suicide care.
Find answers to questions prospective grantees have asked about Four Pines Fund’s grantmaking approach, priorities, and processes.
A deadly gap exists between what research demonstrates is effective and the care people typically receive.
Read our brief “Effective Suicide Care” to learn more. Share it to help save lives.
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Are you in a crisis?
Call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741
¿Estás en una crisis?
Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 o envía un mensaje de texto con AYUDA al 741741
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
