Understanding Suicide: How to Respond

Programming Like This Makes an Impact

The Twin Cities PBS Station Grants Program Report provides an overview of the impact and lessons learned from an evaluation of the Station Grants Program.

Stations reported multifaceted ways this initiative impacted their communities. They engaged a variety of community stakeholders, including local suicide prevention organizations, mental health providers, local advocates, public agencies, non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, school districts, hospitals and health systems, tribal communities, other stations and media organizations.

Although the long-term impacts of Facing Suicide remain to be seen, the
initiative shows promise as an example of how public media stations can be powerful contributors to the health of their communities. Read the report to discover how this work is making an impact on Minnesota communities.