Suicide Surveillance Dashboard

Summary of 2024 Suicide-Related Emergency Department Visits and Deaths

• While trending lower, the rate of suicide death in Vermont for January - August 2024 is similar to the previous three-year average.
• A decrease in suicide-related emergency departments was seen in the first quarter of 2024. In the months since, the rate of suicide-related emergency department visits is similar to the previous three-year average.
• So far in 2024, Caledonia County residents are experiencing statistically higher rates of suicide death compared to the rest of Vermont. Residents of Rutland and Windham Counties have statistically higher rates of suicide-related emergency department visits compared to the rest of Vermont. Residents of Grand Isle, Essex, and Addison Counties have a statistically lower rate of suicide-related emergency department visits.

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.