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QPR Instructor Training for MH Professionals serving TANF-Eligible Families

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) funds evidence-based Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Instructor training for mental health professionals serving TANF-eligible […]

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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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3rd Annual Suicide Prevention in the Black Community Summit

Presented by: The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) and Life Is Better with You Here (LIBWYH) About the Summit Suicide […]

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First Responder QPR Instructor Training

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) funds evidence-based Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Instructor training for Ohio first responder agencies. It […]

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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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Columbia Protocol Training (C-SSRS) for Community Members (Virtual Training)

Note: This is the gatekeeper version of the Columbia Protocol training for general community members. The clinical version for mental/behavioral […]

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Columbia Protocol Training (C-SSRS) for Community Members (Virtual Training)

Note: This is the clinical version of the Columbia Protocol training for . The gatekeeper version for mental/behavioral health providers […]

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The Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

THE OHIO SUICIDE PREVENTION FOUNDATION (OSPF) invites you to this 1-day role-play workshop designed to train mental and behavioral health providers […]

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VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

VitalCog trains organizations to proactively address the early warning signs of suicide in the workplace. Just as organizations have realized […]

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First Responder QPR Instructor Training

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) funds evidence-based Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Instructor training for Ohio first responder agencies. It […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Nora O’Donnell, MS, MA, LPCC-S

In this OSPF Board member spotlight, we feature Nora O’Donnell. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, Nora brings a wealth of knowledge […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Welcomes Dallas Allen as New Postvention Program Manager

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) has announced Dallas Allen as its new postvention program manager. In this […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Stephanie Stitt, LISW-S, LICDC

In this edition of the OSPF Board Spotlight, we highlight Stephanie Stitt. Stephanie brings more than 10 years of experience […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: John Davidson

Meet John Davidson, our OSPF board member spotlight. With over 20 years of experience as a Certified Financial Planner, he excels […]

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New Ohio License Plate Featuring 988 Supports Suicide Prevention Efforts

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohioans now have a powerful new way to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, thanks to […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Jeffrey Heck

This month, Jeffrey Heck, a dedicated advocate for mental health and suicide prevention, is in the spotlight. Jeffrey is the […]

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TV Special to Shed Light on Suicide Prevention

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF), in collaboration with NBC4 Columbus, has produced a compelling 30-minute television special titled […]

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Funding Awarded for Youth Suicide Prevention Projects

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) announced today grant funding awards to enhance projects and programs that focus […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Molly Breidenbach

In this edition of our board member spotlight, we are thrilled to feature Molly Breidenbach, an invaluable member of the Ohio Suicide […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Partners with Akron RubberDucks to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Initiatives

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) has entered a new partnership with the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate […]

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