# Mental health and suicide prevention in Pasto

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-in-pasto
> Updated: 2026-09-27T21:32:48.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In Pasto, Colombia, the Health Secretariat has launched the ‘Código Dorado: Colombia cuida la vida en comunidad’ campaign to promote mental health care and suicide prevention. 

Launched in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day and led by Daniana de la Cruz, the initiative encourages citizens to strengthen support networks within families, neighborhoods, and rural areas. Officials emphasized the importance of active listening, empathy, and identifying risk factors to support emotional well-being.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Pasto Health Secretariat launches mental health and suicide prevention initiative

The Pasto Health Secretariat has launched the ‘Código Dorado’ initiative to promote mental health care and suicide prevention within the community.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pasto-health-secretariat-launches-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-initiative

### 2026-09-20: Salto presents mental health initiative at binational seminar

The Government of Salto presented its ‘Espacio de Escucha’ mental health initiative at a binational suicide prevention seminar in Concordia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salto-presents-mental-health-initiative-at-binational-seminar

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