We at Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation hope that you are staying safe during this unusual time. To ensure everyone’s safety, and corporation with state and federal guidelines, the OSPF staff will be working remotely beginning Tuesday March 17, 2o2o due to growing concerns over COVID-19. We will still be available via email and phone, however please allow a little extra time for us to get back to you.
To stay up to date with the latest information please visit www.coronavirus.ohio.gov
The statistics are as staggering as they are heartbreaking.
Ohioans die by suicide each year
An average of nearly 5 per day. That’s more than triple the homicide rate.
of those who die by suicide are men
Especially older men. And nearly 12% are young people.
increase in Ohio's suicide rate from 2008-2017
And now accounts for 65% of our state’s violent deaths.
View Ohio’s Suicide Prevention Plan
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Ohio hosts a vast network of suicide prevention coalitions representing counties across the state. Select a county from the dropdown list below to view its coalition information.
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