This document outlines a 5-year strategy for the reduction & prevention of suicide within the North East region of England. Strategic priorities have been split into key processes & key priorities. Key processes include data collection, knowledge transfer, commissioning, governance arrangements, training needs for suicide prevention, managing of suicide clusters, & the the management of serious untoward incidents. Key developments will include making contact with professional & community groups & the investigation of self-harm pathways, suicide hotspots, prescribing issues, working with the media, & other identified priorities.