Saving lives by connecting every Ohioan to hope, help, and suicide prevention resources.
people are living with mental health or substance use disorders, which are major risks for suicide
deserve to find relief from the struggle
lives should be lost to suicide – because suicide is preventable
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Every day we lose 5 people to suicide.
Suicide devastates families, friends, and communities. Substance use disorder and mental illness profoundly impact Ohio’s growing suicide rate, and it is time to direct our focus, energy, and resources toward suicide prevention.
In 2023, we teamed up with state and county agencies, private providers, philanthropic organizations, local coalitions, and families and suicide survivors, to develop a strategy that will guide Ohio in its vision of no more lives lost.
Suicide has no boundaries. It knows no age. It discriminates against no one. No race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation is exempt. OSPF supports suicide prevention and mental health advocacy efforts. Our work involves connecting all Ohioans with community-based resources that can make a life-saving difference.
OHIO VETERANS
232 Ohio veteran suicide deaths in 2022
STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Ohioans ages 10-14
PEOPLE OF COLOR
Almost 200 non-white Ohioans died by suicide in a single year
ADULTS 45+
Annually, more than 1,000 older Ohioans lose their lives to suicide
LGBTQ
Of those surveyed, 29% of transgender and non-binary youth have reported attempting suicide
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THE OHIO SUICIDE PREVENTION FOUNDATION (OSPF) invites you to this 1-day workshop designed to train outpatient treatment providers in how to recognize and assess […]
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Apr 4, 2025
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: the three simple moves anyone can learn to help save a life from […]
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Apr 14, 2025
In the vital battle against suicide, passionate individuals are making a remarkable difference by fostering change and spreading awareness. One […]
Mar 25, 2025
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COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation’s (OSPF) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has selected eight youth-led suicide prevention initiatives to […]
Mar 25, 2025
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