International Association for Suicide Prevention

Name

International Association for Suicide Prevention

Legal name

International Association for Suicide Prevention

Website

https://iasp.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Suicide Prevention Advocacy & Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Suicide prevention advocacy
• Mental health research
• Global health partnerships
• Professional membership association
• Public health awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: IASP generates revenue through membership fees from individual professionals and organizational members. Membership provides access to resources, Special Interest Groups, Early Career Group, and networking opportunities.
2. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization (EIN 20-4701041), IASP accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support suicide prevention activities globally.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: World Congress registration fees and regional forum participation fees represent a revenue stream. The 33rd World Congress in Vienna in 2025 marked the organization's 65th anniversary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IASP is a global nonprofit membership organization that advances suicide prevention through evidence-based research, policy advocacy, and community building. Its core offerings include the Research Library for Suicide-Related Instruments and Items (a searchable database of over 140 validated assessment tools), the Crisis Journal (a peer-reviewed publication), the Reach In, Reach Out podcast, the Partnerships for Life Global Initiative, and the annual World Congress along with regional forums that convene suicide prevention professionals, researchers, and policymakers worldwide.

Product overview

IASP operates as a membership-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of digital and programmatic products and services for the global suicide prevention community. The core offerings include the Research Library for Suicide-Related Instruments and Items (a searchable database of validated assessment tools), the Reach In, Reach Out podcast, the Crisis Journal (peer-reviewed publication), the MENTUPP workplace mental health intervention platform, and the Partnerships for Life initiative. Additional offerings include the COVID-19 Resource Centre, World Suicide Prevention Day campaigns, educational webinars, and Special Interest Groups. The organization also facilitates global convening through World Congresses and Regional Forums. Most resources are provided free to researchers and the public, with membership available for professionals in the field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Partnerships for Life: A flagship initiative established by IASP that aims to expedite efforts globally to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviour.
• Reach In, Reach Out Podcast

Products and services

• Research Library for Suicide-Related Instruments and Items A free online searchable database containing over 140 validated instruments and 1,600 individual items for assessing suicidality, developed in partnership with 113 Suicide Prevention to support researchers and clinicians globally.
• Reach In, Reach Out Podcast A podcast series aimed at encouraging understanding around the complexities of suicide, reducing stigma, and sparking meaningful conversations about suicide prevention with mental health professionals and the public.
• Crisis Journal A peer-reviewed journal published by IASP dedicated to suicide research and prevention, providing a platform for scientific publications in the field of suicidology for researchers and clinicians.
• MENTUPP (Mental Health Promotion and Intervention in Occupational Settings) An EU-funded international research project aimed at improving mental health in workplaces by developing, implementing, and evaluating multilevel interventions targeting mental health difficulties in Small and Medium Enterprises across construction, health, and ICT sectors.
• Partnerships for Life Global Initiative A flagship initiative that aims to expedite global efforts to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviour, bringing together IASP's programme work across communities through coordinated multi-stakeholder action.
• World Suicide Prevention Day An annual global observance on September 10 featuring awareness campaigns such as the 'Step Closer' film, Light a Candle initiative, and Cycle Around the Globe virtual cycling event to raise suicide prevention awareness.
• World Congress on Suicide Prevention An annual flagship event convening global suicide prevention professionals for knowledge exchange, research presentation, and networking, held biennially with the 33rd edition in Vienna (2025) and the 34th in Colombo, Sri Lanka (2027).
• IASP Membership Individual and organizational membership offering access to resources, Special Interest Groups, Early Career Group, networking opportunities, and exclusive member communications for professionals in the suicide prevention field.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Research Library contains over 140 validated instruments and 1,600 individual items for assessing suicidality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026IASP collaborated with PAHO and the University of Toronto to host an Online Summit focused on advancing suicide prevention across the Americas. The summit brought together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and people with lived experience to spotlight regional priorities while connecting them to global evidence and practice.
• University of TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Partnered with IASP and PAHO to host an Online Summit on suicide prevention across the Americas, bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and people with lived experience.
• Centre for Pesticide Suicide PreventionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Collaborated with IASP and other organizations on WHA79 side events addressing pesticide suicide. The Centre focuses on restricting access to acutely toxic, highly hazardous pesticides as a suicide prevention strategy.
• Zero Suicide InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Participated in WHA79 side event on suicide prevention alongside IASP and other leading organizations. Zero Suicide International promotes comprehensive suicide prevention in healthcare settings.
• OrygencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-hosted the side event 'Online Safety: Artificial Intelligence, Social Media and Suicide Prevention' at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva alongside IASP, Safe Online, and Crisis Text Line. Professor Jo Robinson serves as both IASP President and Head of Research at Orygen.
• Safe OnlinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-hosted the WHA79 side event on Online Safety, AI and Suicide Prevention. Executive Director Marija Manojlovic moderated the first panel discussion on digital ecosystems and online safety.
• Crisis Text LinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Co-hosted the WHA79 side event on Online Safety, AI and Suicide Prevention. Margaret Meagher represented Crisis Text Line, discussing referral pathways from social media and AI tools to human support services.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026IASP holds official relations status with WHO and participates in World Health Assembly, delivering statements on suicide prevention, mental health policy, and related agenda items. IASP contributed to side events on pesticide regulation, AI in suicide prevention, and mental health legislation.
• 113 Suicide PreventioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026IASP partnered with 113 Suicide Prevention, the Dutch suicide prevention expertise centre and helpline, to launch the Research Library for Suicide-Related Instruments and Items. The library contains over 140 validated instruments and 1,600 items developed by 113 researchers over three years. IASP supports dissemination and accessibility of the database to the global suicide prevention community.
• SNEHA (Suicide Prevention Centre, Chennai, India)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026IASP partnered with SNEHA Suicide Update conference in Chennai, India. IASP contributed by hosting a Partnerships for Life workshop and a dedicated panel on suicide prevention in women and girls. The event celebrated Dr Lakshmi Vijayakumar's founding of SNEHA in 1986.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lifeline Australia: Lifeline Australia operates a national crisis helpline and suicide prevention services, with a network of crisis supporters and public awareness campaigns. Comparable as a national-level suicide prevention organization combining crisis services, research, and advocacy.
• Mind (UK mental health charity): Mind is a leading UK mental health charity providing information, support, advocacy, and campaigning. Comparable to IASP's mission in mental health awareness and policy, though more focused on the broader mental health spectrum than suicide specifically.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): US federally-supported suicide crisis line network (transitioned to 988 dialing code in 2022). Comparable to IASP's crisis centers/helplines directory and global coordination role, though more focused on direct service delivery than convening.
• Mental Health Foundation (UK): UK-based mental health charity focused on prevention, research, and policy. Comparable to IASP in its broad public health approach to mental health, policy advocacy, and community-based program delivery.
• Samaritans (UK): Samaritans is a UK-based charity running a 24/7 helpline and suicide prevention programs, with international influence on policy and research. Comparable to IASP in its combination of crisis support, advocacy, and research dissemination.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): CMHA is a nationwide Canadian mental health nonprofit providing advocacy, research, and direct services. Comparable to IASP in combining research dissemination, advocacy, and a federated national/provincial model.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): AFSP is the leading US-based nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention through research, education, advocacy, and loss support. Directly comparable to IASP as a national-level suicide prevention convener with membership, advocacy at federal level, and survivor support programs.

Emerging players

• Black Dog Institute: Black Dog Institute is an Australian medical research institute focused on mood disorders and suicide prevention, employing IASP Vice President Dr Sandersan Onie. Comparable in its research-to-policy approach and digital intervention development, though narrower in geographic focus.
• Orygen: Orygen is an Australian youth mental health research and clinical organization, and is also an IASP partner (IASP President Jo Robinson serves as Head of Research there). Comparable in research-driven approach to suicide prevention, but specialized in youth populations.

Broad incumbents

• World Health Organization - Mental Health Department: WHO's Mental Health and Substance Use department sets global policy, hosts the World Health Assembly, and accredits organizations in official relations (including IASP). Comparable as the global standard-setter that IASP engages with, but at a much broader mandate scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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