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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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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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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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Events

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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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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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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Interfaith Conference on Suicide Prevention

Building Hope Through Faith and Community Friday, May 15, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 385 E. William Street, Delaware, […]

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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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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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Events

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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News

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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OSPF is Hiring: Special Events Coordinator

Special Events CoordinatorReports to: Chief of Staff Organization Overview:The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is a non-profit organization that works […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Launches State-Funded Suicide Prevention Initiative for Men

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is expanding to a new two-year initiative focused on reducing suicide among adult men. […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Awards Funding for Older Adult Suicide Prevention Projects

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation today announced the recipients of grant funding from the Jerry Williams Memorial Fund, totaling $20,000. […]

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Funding Awarded for Youth-Led Suicide Prevention Projects

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) announced today grant funding awards to 22 youth-led programs across Ohio to […]

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Remembering Carolyn Givens: A Pioneering Leader in Ohio’s Behavioral Health Community

It is with great sadness that the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) announces the passing of Carolyn Givens, our organization’s […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Welcomes Mamta Bajgain and Emily Steinberg to the Team

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is proud to welcome two passionate new team members who bring heart, […]

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