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For individuals at risk of suicide and their care networks, Ruta Care is a safety planning platform that transforms evidence-based suicide prevention into an accessible, guiding digital experience.
We live in a complex world that affects our living in ways that can lead to crisis.
In a world overflowing with wellness apps, suicide prevention remains one of the most urgent and underserved needs in digital care.
Ruta Care bridges that gap. We digitize safety planning methods and make personalized coping strategies accessible anytime, anywhere. A warm, intuitive experience, users can build their own safety plans, stay grounded in moments of crisis, and connect securely with caregivers or providers for real-time support.
Healing happens through relationship and with the right tools close by.
#2
leading cause of death for Americans ages 1–44
Suicide claimed 22,900 lives in the US in 2024. It surpassed cancer, heart disease, and homicide in this age group.1
1 in 5
people who survive a nonfatal suicide attempt will attempt again
Without sustained support and a clear safety plan, the cycle of crisis continues, underscoring the need for tools that stay with people over time.2
$500B+
combined cost of suicide and nonfatal self-harm in the US in 2020
The CDC estimates this figure across medical costs, work loss, and quality-of-life impacts. This makes suicide prevention one of the highest-ROI interventions in public health.3
1 CDC WISQARS, Leading Causes of Death, Ages 1–44, United States, 2024. wisqars.cdc.gov 2 SAMHSA, Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. samhsa.gov 3 CDC, cited in National Conference of State Legislatures, "Doctors' Orders: Using a Zero Suicide Approach," 2023. ncsl.org
Digitizing safety planning.
Humanizing care.
We're building Ruta Care to make suicide prevention tools more accessible, intuitive, and grounded in real-life care.
Evidence-based design informed by suicide prevention experts
A dual-platform interface for both patients and providers
Trauma-informed tools that promote emotional connection
Designed for
Individuals
People looking for support in following a safety plan
Care Providers
Clinicians, therapists, health professionals, caregivers and more
Stay Connected
Ruta Care is currently in development, and we're inviting partners, providers, and future users to follow along as we grow.
Partnering for prevention? Reach out at hello@ruta.care.