[The Development Process of the New Quebec Digital Suicide Prevention Strategy: Suicide.ca]

Area of Science:

• Implementation science principles applied to public health initiatives.
• Utilizing the Knowledge to Action (KTA) framework for program development.

Context:

• Addressing persistent suicide rates in Quebec despite existing prevention efforts.
• Identifying a gap in reaching at-risk individuals with traditional services.
• Recognizing the delayed adoption of digital technologies in suicide prevention within Quebec.

Purpose:

• To present the process for designing, implementing, and evaluating Quebec's Digital Strategy for Suicide Prevention (DSPS).
• To describe the DSPS action model and the strategy itself.
• To ensure evidence-based decision-making throughout the DSPS development.

Summary:

• A structured, evidence-based process using the KTA framework guided the development of Quebec's DSPS.
• The DSPS aims to improve access to information, identification of individuals at risk, resource visibility, and support for those less responsive to traditional methods.
• Implementation science methodologies were employed to ensure effective program rollout and evaluation.

Impact:

• Establishing optimal conditions for the DSPS's implementation, utilization, and long-term sustainability.
• The ongoing evaluation will assess the DSPS's effectiveness in achieving its core objectives.
• Aims to enhance suicide prevention outreach to underserved populations through digital means.