Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative
The Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative strives to prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths in homes and communities across Colorado and the U.S. through collaboration, research, and education. We are committed to an approach rooted in:
Recognition of a common goal of health and security
Respect for and consideration of a wide range of views and experiences
Engagement of impacted communities and those with lived experiences
What's New
Emmy Betz Honored by Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM)
FIPI Founding Director, Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, has received SAEM’s Public Health Leadership Award. This honor recognizes Dr. Betz’s exceptional contributions to addressing public health challenges through interdisciplinary leadership in innovation – locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
FIPI Releases 2023-2026 Three-Year Impact Report
This report highlights FIPI’s growth from a bold idea into a nationally recognized leader in firearm injury prevention and celebrates what is possible when researchers, clinicians, firearm owners, community partners, survivors of violence, students, practitioners, and more come together around the belief that we all have a role to play in preventing firearm injuries. Read the full report.
FIPI Firearm Business Office Hours
FIPI Firearm Business Office Hours
Join FIPI for virtual office hours hosted by firearm industry partners and experienced secure storage program facilitators. These sessions are open to any firearm business (shooting ranges, retailers, instructors, etc.) interested in secure storage and/or suicide prevention education or services (on-site storage, distributing devices).
These sessions occur monthly:
- First Thursdays at 11 A.M. MST
- Third Wednesdays at 11 A.M. MST
Advanced registration is requested, RSVP online.
Support
If you or someone you know is in need of support, please call or text 988 to speak with a caring, confidential counselor. You can also go to 988lifeline.org to access their chat support. Help and hope are available 24/7/365.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss can contact 988 Videophone by calling 988 with a VP number.
To access the Veterans Crisis Line, please call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or visit veteranscrisiline.net to chat online.
If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship abuse, call 1.800.799.7233, text “START” to 88788, or visit thehotline.org to chat online. Free, confidential help and hope are available 24/7/365.
Emergency Medicine
CU Anschutz
Leprino Building
12401 East 17th Avenue
7th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-6777
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