If someone you know has attempted or committed suicide, call 911 immediately.
If you are having suicidal thoughts or are in active crisis, call 988 to speak to someone.
Suicide Statistics in Arizona and Nationwide
In 2023:
- There were 1,492 recorded deaths by suicide in Arizona.
- Suicide was the 8th leading cause of death in Arizona.
- 78% of the suicides in Maricopa County used a firearm.
- 12.8 million Americans considered it, 3.7 million planned it, 1.5 million attempted, and over 49,000 people completed suicide nationwide—that is 1 death every 11 minutes.
- Suicide rates have increased by 40% since 2000.
https://www.azspc.org/current-suicide-rates.html
https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/data.html
Suicide Cleanup with Compassion and Dignity
Many of us at BioteamAZ have lost family members and friends to suicide. We know the importance of kindness and compassion in the aftermath of a suicide, suicide attempt, or self-harm episode. We combine firsthand knowledge and years of experience with IICRC s540 Trauma and Crime Scene remediation standards to carefully clean the affected area and salvageable contents.
The timeline of cleaning up after a suicide varies depending on circumstance. When you call BioteamAZ, we will ask a few questions and dispatch a technician within 90 minutes to assess the scene. After the technician completes the walk-though, we will provide you a of scope of work and estimated time to completion. If the home is a rental, we will need to coordinate with property management. Just let us know your situation.
Homeowners Insurance and Suicide
Many homeowners insurance policies and some renters insurance may cover the cost of remediation after a suicide or suicide attempt. Check with your insurance carrier to be sure.
BioteamAZ uses Xactimate estimating software, the same program that insurance companies use, so we are speaking the same billing language. We work within policy limits, carefully document our work, photograph all affected items, and supply all necessary photo reports to your insurance company.
If there is no insurance coverage, or a limited policy, we will do what we can to work within your limits.
We aren’t here to judge. We are here to help. Call 602-246-8326 or contact us.
Additional Resources
If you are a survivor of suicide or supporting someone who is, there are several organizations who provide resources and connect you to counseling.
https://988lifeline.org — 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://afsp.org — American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/ — International Association for Suicide Prevention
https://www.azspc.org — Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition
http://empactsos.org — EMPACT Survivors of Suicide
