Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council

Overview

The Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council (SPCC) is tasked with developing strategies for preventing suicide. The Council consists of 31 voting members and one non-voting member who meet quarterly to discuss suicide prevention activities statewide.

Council Members

Deputy Secretary Kathryn Williams
Florida Department of Children and Families
Dr. Ralph E. Cash
Florida Association of School Psychologists
Matt Dunagan
Florida Sheriffs Association
Paul Jaquith
Florida Initiative of Suicide Prevention
Rachelle S. Burns
Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition
Wendy Thompson
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Karen Brill
Florida School Board Association
Dr. Dan Reidenberg
National Council for Suicide Prevention
Vacant
AARP Florida
Melanie Brown Woofter
Florida Behavioral Health Association
Dr. Carly Paro
Florida Counseling Association
Carali McLean
NAMI Florida
Dr. Ryan Hall
Florida Medical Association
Dr. Farah Ferreiro
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

Dr. Sarah Vas
Florida Psychiatric Society
Dr. David Kirk
Florida Psychological Association
Joe Marino
Veterans Florida
Natalie K. Kelly
Florida Association of Managing Entities
Michelle Branham
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo
Florida State Surgeon General
Interim Commissioner Dr. Paul O. Burns
Florida Department of Education
Shevaun L. Harris
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Matt Walsh
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Richard Comerford
Florida Department of Corrections
Mark Glass
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
James S. Hartsell
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
J. Alex Kelly
Florida Department of Commerce