TV Special to Shed Light on Suicide Prevention

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF), in collaboration with NBC4 Columbus, has produced a compelling 30-minute television special titled “Be a Voice.” This important program aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention and promote conversations around mental health.

The program will air on NBC4 on Wednesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m., with additional air dates planned for several Ohio television markets, including Cleveland, Dayton, and Cincinnati.

“Everyone can be a voice for suicide prevention. There is help and there is hope when we remove the stigma associated with talking about mental health,” said OSPF Executive Director Tony Coder. “‘Be a Voice’ features inspiring stories from families who have lost loved ones and an attempt survivor, alongside crucial information about local and state initiatives.”

The television special will air on these stations at specific dates and times:

• Columbus: WCMH/NBC — Wednesday, May 7, 7:30-8 p.m.
• Youngstown: WKBN/CBS — Thursday, May 8, 7-7:30 p.m.
• Youngstown: WYTV/ABC — Thursday, May 8, 7:30-8 p.m.
• Wheeling/Steubenville: WTRF/CBS — Friday, May 9, 7-7:30 p.m.
• Dayton: WDTN/NBC — Sunday, May 11, 10:30-11 a.m.
• Cincinnati: WLWT/NBC — Thursday, May 15, 7:30-8 p.m.
• Cleveland: WJW/Fox8 — Sunday, May 18, 1:30-2 p.m.

The video will be posted on the OSPF website and YouTube channel following the May 7th premiere.