The purpose of the Suicide Prevention Act is to facilitate the translation of suicide-related data into comprehensive public policy that is directed toward reducing the number of attempted suicides and suicides in Oklahoma by: 1. Improving methods of identifying minors and adults who are at risk of dying by suicide; 2. Improving awareness of and access to existing mental health services for individuals identified as needing those services; and 3. Coordinating and developing community resources to prevent attempted suicide and suicide among minors and adults.

Laws 2001, HB 1241, c. 168, § 2, emerg. eff. May 2, 2001; Amended by Laws 2008, SB 2000, c. 113, § 2, eff. November 1, 2008 (superseded document available).