Wisconsin's suicide rate for 10-19 y/o's, the primary focus for grant activities, declined 45% from 2005, the year before the grant began, to 2008, the most recent year from which data is available.
The percentage of youth responding "yes" to various questions on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicative of suicidal ideation or behavior declined throughout the grant period, often significantly.
Each of the nine pilot projects created sustainable youth suicide prevention activities.
The number and type of suicide prevention activities increased and various community stakeholders were more aware of the activities in their community.