Zero Suicide and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

Achieving Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) certification requires meeting rigorous suicide care standards and the right tools can make that process clearer and more manageable. These resources are designed to help your organization integrate the Zero Suicide framework into your path toward certification. Whether you’re mapping SAMHSA’s updated 2023 criteria against Zero Suicide requirements, assessing your current prevention practices or building out a concrete action plan, these resources work together to guide your efforts at every stage, from initial self-assessment to ongoing implementation.

• A Crosswalk of Requirements connects SAMHSA’s 2023 CCBHC criteria with the elements of the Zero Suicide framework, along with curated tools to support suicide‑specific care.
• A Zero Suicide Work Plan for CCBHCs is an adaptable Excel template to guide planning, implementation and continuous quality improvement.
• Companion Guide for the Organizational Self‑study helps teams assess current practices, identify strengths and pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
• Frequently Asked Questions About Zero Suicide and CCBHCs answers many of the common questions from organizations implementing the Zero Suicide framework.
• Suicide Care Pathway Guide for CCBHCs outlines how healthcare providers should respond to individuals at risk for suicide and describes the care those individuals can expect to receive.
• Zero Suicide: A Commitment to Saving Lives—Readiness PowerPoint for CCBHCs is intended for you teams to use when presenting to staff, leadership and other stakeholders at healthcare organization.