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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 Training

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 2/5-2/6/25

Registration is open for the SourcesOH Elementary Coaches training on February 5-6, 2025 9am-4:15pm ET. This training is geared to adults who […]

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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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Sources of Strength Ohio – Virtual Secondary Program Coordinator Training 2/19/25

Registration is open for the virtual SourcesOH Secondary Program Coordinator training on Wednesday, February 19 from 8:30-4:00 pm. There is […]

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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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Events

First Responder QPR Instructor Training

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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Events

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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News

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Highlights a Year of Accomplishments

COLUMBUS (OH) – The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is reflecting on the impactful work accomplished in 2024 as part of its […]

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Group comes together at Ohio Statehouse to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day

NBC4i | By Natalie Fahmy This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health […]

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Ohio families share stories of loved ones who died by suicide, call for mental health awareness

Ohio Capital Journal | By Megan Henry This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support […]

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Suicide Prevention Group Girds For Funding Push 

Gongwer The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is asking lawmakers to put it out of business. Executive Director Tony Coder and […]

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Ohio suicide prevention advocates brace for potential of fewer funds

The Statehouse News Bureau | By Sarah Donaldson Suicide is a public health crisis. If you or anyone you know is […]

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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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