This document outlines general principles for developing a plan for suicide prevention & the British Columbia Framework for Suicide Prevention endorsed in 1995. It details the specific role of CUPPL (Cooperative University Provincial Psychiatry Liaison) Suicide Prevention Program, describes 4 goals & strategy areas for 1996-97, identifies key players to suicide prevention efforts, & outlines key measures to be used to monitor progress at provincial, CUPPL & community/program levels.