Modifying a cognitive behavioral suicide prevention treatment for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in community mental health

•Suicide is a critical public health issue among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.•Community-based participatory research methods emphasize collaboration with community stakeholders and has potential to strengthen clinical outcomes and impact of community-based research.•Logistic, perceptual, and clinical challenges are perceived by clients, peer advocates, and providers in the process of introducing a new evidence-based treatment innovation to practice.