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 role, Dallas will lead the organization’s statewide Suicide Fatality Review efforts, support LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Teams, expand resources for suicide loss survivors, and collaborate with coroners and medical examiners to enhance postvention response and bereavement support.

“Dallas is an outstanding addition to our team,” said OSPF Executive Director Tony Coder. “He brings a unique blend of experience and expertise, and he’s recognized nationally as a leading voice in postvention strategy and suicide investigation.”

Dallas joins OSPF from the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, where he was the nation’s first suicide investigation and postvention specialist to be based in a medicolegal office.

“In my career, I have had the privilege of partnering with OSPF, and I have seen how much everyone in the organization cares about those impacted by mental illness and suicide,” he said. “The stigma that exists in our society relating to suicide is extremely damaging to those who are impacted by suicide loss. I want survivors to know they are not alone and that there is hope.”

Dallas lives with his wife and son in Pataskala, Ohio. He’s an avid sports fan, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Reds, and Ohio State Buckeyes.