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.

A letter from Carolyn Givens - Executive Director

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Highlights - Updates

Ohio Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
2009 to 2012 Strategic Plan

Ohio Suicide Prevention Annual Report
View the 2008 / 2009 Report in .pdf format

National Suicide Statistics
From the Centers for Disease Control - CDC

Suicide rate among young, male veterans up 26%
American Psychiatric Association- APA

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Programs & Services

County Coalitions

County CoaltionsCommunity Coalitions provide the opportunity and structure for allied groups to pursue coordinated strategies to educate and increase public awareness more

Gatekeeper Training

Mental Health Check-upsSpecifically trained speakers give presentations and trainings regarding the warning signs of suicide and steps to decrease risk... more

Life Lines

Life Lines - Public Service AnnouncementPublic Service Announcment from Ohio State University Coach - Jim Tressel... more. Special Thanks to our coalition parterns in Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull

Networking Tools- NEW

Mental Health Check-upsCommunicate, discuss, share resources with your collegues and peers.. Coming Soon!

Quick Facts
 
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  Suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death for all ages. -- Source: 2006 - CDC