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Welcome to the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

The Foundation is a catalyst to eliminating the stigma attached to suicide, mental illness, substance abuse and addiction. Suicide is a major public health problem that kills 1,200 Ohioans each year with an average of three deaths per day. Suicide is preventable. Please join the Foundation in preventing suicide, restoring hope and connecting for life.

County Coalitions

Suicide Prevention Coalitions by County

Community Coalitions provide the opportunity and structure for allied groups to pursue coordinated strategies to educate and increase public awareness that suicide is a public health problem. Coalitions are committed to reducing stigma, which helps increase people’s ability to seek help and ultimately prevent the loss of life. Learn More

 

Support the Foundation

As we work to save lives of Ohioans each day, we need your support. Learn more about participating

 

See Me. Hear My Feelings

A place where you can come to find answers to your questions, hear the voices of your peers, and realize there are so many out there JUST LIKE YOU. Learn More

 

Presentations and Trainings


Adult and Youth Speakers Bureau
Trained adult and youth speakers with a passion for suicide prevention and bullying prevention tell their stories to educate others on how to help someone in a similar situation. Learn More

Gatekeeper Training Specifically trained speakers give presentations and trainings regarding the warning signs of suicide and steps to be taken to decrease risk. Learn More

 

Youth Focused Programs

Mental Health Check Ups For Youth

Mental Health Check Ups For Youth This work utilizes evidence-based approaches for early identification of youth at risk of suicide and/or suffering with an undiagnosed and untreated mental illness. Learn More

Survivor Testimony

Young, gifted and talented but confused, tired and suffering---Jeff completed suicide two days after my first election to public office.
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Survivor Testimony

Over the past two and a half years, our high school has lost four students to suicide.
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