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Join Us for Together Forward

On September 1, the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation invites you to join Together Forward: Action, Engagement & Advocacy in Suicide […]

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QPR Training

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from […]

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3rd Annual 5K Ruck Walk for Veterans & First Responders

2026 OSPF Ruck Walk Join us on October 10, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbus Commons for the […]

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CALM Conversations

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a 90-minute workshop for a general audience. It requires no prior […]

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The Intersection of AI & Suicide Prevention

The Intersection of AI & Suicide Prevention Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people connect, access information, and interact online, […]

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VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

The VitalCog in the Workplace program trains employees at all levels of an organization to recognize the critical importance of suicide […]

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QPR Training

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from […]

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Clinical CALM Training – 3.5 hours

The Clinical Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Clinical Workshop is a 3.5-hour training that aims to help those […]

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QPR Instructor Training for Veterans & First Responders – 8 hours

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from […]

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QPR Training

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from […]

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CALM Conversations

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Conversations is a 90-minute workshop for a general audience. It requires no prior […]

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Youth Resources for the School Year

Students across Ohio have returned to classrooms, and families are getting back into the routine of a new school year. […]

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Support Suicide Prevention Through Ohio’s Combined Charitable Campaign

State of Ohio employees can make a meaningful difference during this year’s Combined Charitable Campaign (CCC), going on now through […]

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Logo for N88 campaign to promote 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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N88 Toolkit Now Available

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation has released a new N88 toolkit to help schools, parents, caregivers, and community partners share […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Welcomes Jerrod Combs as Program Coordinator 

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) welcomes Jerrod Combs as its new Program Coordinator, bringing a passion […]

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New Resource Addresses Reducing Risk of Suicide Among Older Adults

 A new resource designed to help professionals, caregivers, and communities recognize and respond to suicide risk among older Ohioans is […]

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(left to right) American Legion Post 30 Director of Youth Services and Community Outreach Brandon J. Wysocki, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation CEO Tony Coder, and Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition Chair Rebecca Jones.
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Lorain County Joins Statewide Initiative to Address Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Community leaders, mental health advocates, and local partners gathered June 4, 2026, at the French Creek YMCA in Avon to […]

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Students Help Launch Ohio 988 Awareness Effort

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation has announced a new youth-focused awareness campaign aimed at helping young people better understand and […]

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Redefining Strength: The True Meaning of “Man Up”

By Tony Coder, CEO, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation I frequently speak with parents who have lost their child to suicide. […]

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Rethinking Technology to Protect Young Lives

By Tony Coder, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, CEO No family ever expects that a conversation with a chatbot could be […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Welcomes New Special Events Coordinator 

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation welcomes Emilie Rush as its new Special Events Coordinator, bringing a deep passion […]

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