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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
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
Programs & Services
Community Coalitions provide the opportunity and structure for allied groups to pursue coordinated strategies to educate and increase public awareness more
Specifically trained speakers give presentations and trainings regarding the warning signs of suicide and steps to decrease risk... more
Public Service Announcment from Ohio State University Coach - Jim Tressel... more. Special Thanks to our coalition parterns in Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull
Networking Tools- NEW
Communicate, discuss, share resources with your collegues and peers.. Coming Soon!
Quick Facts View All |
Suicide was the eleventh leading cause of death for all ages. -- Source: 2006 - CDC |
Date: 2010-02-25
Cleveland - Mental Health First Aid Classes
Date: 2010-03-04
Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Stark County -- Annual Conference
Date: 2010-03-11
Douglas G Ullman Conference on Children's Mental Health