Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-12-102: Purpose

The purpose of the Suicide Prevention Act is to facilitate the

translation of suicide-related data into comprehensive public policy

that is directed toward reducing the number of attempted suicides

and suicides in Oklahoma by:

1. Improving methods of identifying minors and adults who are

at risk of dying by suicide;

2. Improving awareness of and access to existing mental health

services for individuals identified as needing those services; and

3. Coordinating and developing community resources to prevent

attempted suicide and suicide among minors and adults.