Join us in making a difference—your voice matters. The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is committed to shaping policies that save lives, but we can’t do it alone. By supporting our advocacy efforts, you help ensure that mental health and suicide prevention remain top priorities for lawmakers across Ohio. Together, we can create lasting change in our communities.

Advocacy vs. Lobbying

Advocacy plays a vital role in creating systems supporting prevention, care access, and community well-being. It’s about raising awareness, educating decision-makers, and sharing the real-life impact of suicide and mental health challenges. While advocacy and lobbying are sometimes confused, they are not the same. Advocacy is about education and public awareness, not asking (or lobbying) legislators to vote a specific way on legislation.

 

Support SB 273 and secure firearms storage

Firearms are used in over half of all suicide deaths in Ohio. Creating time and space between a person in crisis and a firearm can make the difference between life and death. 

Ohio Senate Bill 273 would allow licensed firearm dealers to offer voluntary, temporary storage to provide a safe and responsible option for individuals and families during vulnerable moments. 

You can urge Ohio lawmakers to support this lifesaving, common-sense legislation with just one click. 

By taking a few minutes to fill out the form below, you can directly support suicide prevention efforts in Ohio. When you submit the form, your message will be sent to state lawmakers—showing them that suicide prevention is a priority for the people they represent.

Here’s How You Can Help:

  1. Fill out the form on this page. Include your name, email, and address.
  2. Once you click “Submit Email,” your message will be sent to key decision makers in the Ohio legislature.
  3. Know that your voice counts. Every form submission is a step toward stronger mental health policies, better resources, and a more supportive Ohio for those at risk of suicide.