Reducing access to means such as firearms and medications that can potentially be misused to cause injury or death is one of the most effective ways to reduce suicide risk across all age groups. Methods to reduce access include safe storage and restriction or removal of these means. Resources beginning with “CT” are specific to Connecticut.
- Means Matter
- Firearms:
- Medications:
- CT-Keeping Medications Secure
- CT Local Drug Collection Boxes
- CT-Medication Drop Box Program: Local Disposal of Unused, Unwanted or Expired Medications
- CT-What Parents Need to Know About Prescription Drugs: Safe Storage and Disposal of Medications
- Medicine Safety in Your Home
- Opioid Overdose Toolkit
- Rx Safety Matters
- Safeguarding My Meds
