Suicide Surveillance Dashboard

Summary of 2023 Suicide-Related Emergency Department Visits and Deaths

  • While the monthly rate of suicide-related emergency department (ED) visits has been decreasing since April, the overall rate through August is significantly higher than previous years.
  • As of the end of June, the rate of suicide deaths is similar to the previous 3-year average.
  • So far this year, Rutland and Windham County residents have experienced significantly higher rates of suicide-related ED visits than the rest of the state.

This dashboard is updated monthly to highlight recent suicide-related injuries and deaths in Vermont. Additional suicide data can be found on the Suicide and Mental Health Injury Reports page. 

Reach Out for Help

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide:

Call 988  for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or

Text VT to 741741  for the Crisis Text Line.

Trained counselors are available 24/7.