Suicide Surveillance Dashboard

Summary of 2024 Suicide-Related Emergency Department (ED) Visits and Deaths

• So far in 2024, the rate of suicide-related ED visits is similar to the previous three-year average. However, when broken down by age group, people aged 0–24 are experiencing a significant decrease in suicide-related ED visits. Those aged 25–44 are experiencing a significant increase.
• So far in 2024, residents of Rutland and Windham Counties are experiencing statistically higher rates of suicide-related ED visits compared to the rest of Vermont. Residents of Grand Isle, Essex, and Addison Counties are experiencing significantly lower rates of suicide-related ED visits.
• While trending lower, the rate of suicide deaths in Vermont for January - September 2024 was similar to the previous three-year average.

For a review of 2023 data, see the 2023 Annual Intentional Self-Harm and Suicide Report.

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.