What is Project LIFE (Living Is For Everyone)?

Project LIFE is a comprehensive, statewide suicide prevention initiative targeting youth ages 10–24. Project LIFE is sponsored by the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition (DSPC).

The goals of Project LIFE are to prevent suicidal behaviors by:

• Helping individuals and families recover quickly from difficult conditions such as depression or suicide
• Reducing the impact of suicide and suicidal behaviors
• Improving access to and availability of prevention services for everyone

Project LIFE uses a system-wide community approach to recognize young people at risk for suicide and refer them to appropriate services. This has been shown to markedly reduce suicide rates.

Project LIFE focuses on evidence-based best practices in the field because prevention programs that address risk and protective factors at multiple levels are more effective.

Components of Project LIFE include
• Gatekeeper training
• GetRightSideUp campaign
• Child Development Community Policing (CDCP)
• Teen website
• Youth Suicide Prevention Network (YSPN)

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Who is behind Project LIFE?

Project LIFE is funded through the Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Memorial Act, managed by the Suicide Prevention Branch (SPB) within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s Center for Mental Health Services. Management of the program was awarded to the State of Delaware for Youth Suicide Prevention.