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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Jessica Hartman

Individuals are making a significant impact in their communities to prevent suicide, including Jessica Hartman, Executive Director of the National […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Welcomes Monaé James as Project Coordinator 

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is pleased to welcome Monaé James as its new Project Coordinator. In this role, […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Jason Strine

In the vital battle against suicide, passionate individuals are making a remarkable difference by fostering change and spreading awareness. One […]

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

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation’s (OSPF) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has selected eight youth-led suicide prevention initiatives to […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Board Member Spotlight: Dave Rife

We are honored to spotlight Dave Rife, president of the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) Board and Chief Manufacturing Officer […]

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Peer-Led Sources of Strength Program Creates Healthier School Cultures, Drastically Reducing Suicide Attempts by 29%

Findings reflective of positive outcomes of Sources of Strength Ohio program COLUMBUS (OH) – Peer leadership and meaningful connections can save […]

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New Youth Advisory Council Created to Empower High School Students in Suicide Prevention Efforts

COLUMBUS (OH) – High school students across Ohio have been selected for the new Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) Youth Advisory […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Announces Staff Promotions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2025 COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) has promoted two key staff members, […]

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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation’s Response to Governor DeWine’s FY2026-2027 Executive Budget Proposal

We are grateful to Governor Mike DeWine for his leadership and for prioritizing the well-being of Ohioans in his proposed […]

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Ohio sees decrease in deaths by suicide for the first time in three years

By Kennedy Chase PUBLISHED 5:00 PM ET Feb. 02, 2025 Editor’s Note: If you know anyone who may be living with suicidal […]

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