Clackamas County Volunteers Create Suicide Prevention App – KXL

OREGON CITY, OR – Experts say suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. among people 24 and younger.  That prompted the Suicide Prevention Coalition of the Clackamas County Public Health Division’s Youth and Young Adult Action Team to create an app meant to share information and resources to prevent youth suicide.   The work was accomplished with financial assistance from the Clackamas Education Service District.

The app, called Compass to Connection, was influenced by input received during a series of surveys, focus groups, and interviews with people who regularly work with youth and young adults.  The consensus was that there is a need for more help to navigate complex issues related to mental health.

“I’ve repeatedly heard from Clackamas County community members that they want an app with local resources that can help them navigate suicide prevention and mental health,’ said Clackamas County Suicide Prevention Coordinator Galli Murray. “I’m so excited that our Youth and Young Adult Action Team has put in the hard work to make this possible.”

Compass to Connection is now available to download for free on Apple and Google Play stores.