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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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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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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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