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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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Events

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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Exploring the Intersection of AI & Suicide Prevention

We hope you’ll join us Wednesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. ET as we continue a national conversation about how […]

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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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Life Is Better With You Here Suicide Prevention Summit

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, and Life Is Better With You Here present the […]

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Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) for Outpatient Providers

THE OHIO SUICIDE PREVENTION FOUNDATION (OSPF) invites you to this 1-day workshop designed to train outpatient treatment providers in how to recognize and assess […]

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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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News

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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News

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Mental Health at Work 

Written by Tony Coder, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, CEO  Paul was working for a construction company when a foreman died by suicide. […]

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News

Youth Advisory Council Awards Grants for Youth-Led Suicide Prevention Projects

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation’s (OSPF) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has selected 10 youth-led suicide prevention initiatives to receive a […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Announces Staff Promotions

Columbus, Ohio—The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) has announced the promotions of two key staff members, Daniel Bennett and Jason […]

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One Student’s Mission to Bring Mental Health Resources to Her School

Sylvia Nisky is a busy junior at Oberlin High School in Northeast Ohio, balancing a full schedule of extracurriculars that […]

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OSPF’s Mamta Bajgain Named a 2025 Beacon Award Honoree 

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is proud to announce that Mamta Bajgain, project coordinator, has been named a 2025 Beacon Award honoree by […]

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Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Need for AI Safeguards to Protect Youth Mental Health

Ohio House Bill 524 Proposes Penalties on AI Promoting Self-Harm COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF), joined […]

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House Technology and Innovation Committee HB524 Proponent Testimony

February 3, 2026, 10:00 A.M. ET The following statement is attributed to OSPF CEO Tony Coder: Chair Claggett, Vice Chair […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Announces Funding Opportunity for Youth-Led Suicide Prevention Programs 

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is now accepting proposals for suicide prevention activities planned and completed by youth-led programs […]

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