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QPR Training

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from […]

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VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

VitalCog trains organizations to proactively address the early warning signs of suicide in the workplace. Just as organizations have realized […]

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First Responder QPR Instructor Course

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) funds evidence-based Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Instructor training for Ohio first responder agencies. It […]

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Sources of Strength Ohio – Virtual Elementary Coaches Training 9/23-9/24/24

Registration is open for the SourcesOH Elementary Coaches training on September 23-24, 2024, 9am-4:15pm ET. This training is geared to adults who […]

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Convo CALM (Virtual)

Convo CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) is a shorter version of CALM that has been developed by experienced […]

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First Responder QPR Instructor Course – Self Study

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) funds evidence-based Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Instructor training for Ohio first responder agencies. It […]

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Sources of Strength Ohio – Virtual Secondary Program Coordinator Training 10/3/24

Registration is open for the virtual SourcesOH Secondary Program Coordinator training on Thursday, October 3 from 8:30-4:00 pm. There is […]

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QPR Training

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from […]

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Events

VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace

VitalCog trains organizations to proactively address the early warning signs of suicide in the workplace. Just as organizations have realized […]

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Events

The 2024 Midwest Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Summit

This two-day in-person summit will focus on bringing together states across the Midwest of providers of suicide prevention across the […]

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News

Let’s Talk about Suicide: A Call for Awareness and Action 

By Tony Coder, executive director of the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation In my role, I attend funerals for Ohioans who […]

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Funding Opportunity for Prevention of Older Adult Suicide Programming

Jerry Williams Memorial Fund Now Accepting Applications Grant funding totaling $50,000 is available for programs supporting the prevention of older […]

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Brandon Saho, The Mental Game Podcast – Manly Motivator

Brandon is a Sports reporter who created The Mental Game podcast after his own battle with depression and suicide. He […]

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Central Ohio officers receive mental health training

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Police said its officers are responding to mental health calls every day […]

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Event in Boardman focuses on protecting the elderly from abuse

Breakout sessions covered a variety of topics including cognitive changes in people as they age, the impact hoarding can have […]

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Common Myths About Men’s Mental Health 

June is Men’s Health Month Stephanie Beougher Communications Director Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) [email protected] 614.429.1528 ext. 113 Ohio, June […]

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Changing the Course on Suicide: The Launch of a New National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

Date: June 06, 2024  By: Brandon J. Johnson, MHS, MCHES, Chief, Suicide Prevention Branch, Center for Mental Health Services and Katie W. Deal, MPH, […]

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How an Ohio State team psychiatrist helped change Kirk Herbstreit’s college football career

Colin Gay, Columbus Dispatch For Kirk Herbstreit, Ohio State football was his “everything.”  A former five-star quarterback out of Centerville and […]

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline of Ohio is Available 24/7/365

By: Cincy Lifestyle Staff In times of emotional distress, you now have a lifeline: 988. Crisis looks very different from one […]

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Training Helps Employers Approach Those Considering Suicide

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – As suicide rates rise, particularly among older white men, the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board […]

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