Suicide Prevention Coalition
If you are in crisis, please call the local crisis line at 330-434-9144 or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-8255.
The Suicide Prevention coalition offers free training and consultation for community groups to raise awareness of suicide as a public health issue and to educate the public about how to recognize and respond to someone who needs help.
To arrange for an educational program on suicide prevention, contact preventsuicide@admboard.org or call 330.762.3500.
Can we get this emphasized like in a call out box or something? I’d like to draw attention to it first thing on the page.
History
The Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition was established in December of 2005 in an effort to coordinate local resources, increase awareness of suicide as a public health problem, and educate our community to better recognize when someone they know may be in crisis The coalition is made up of committed volunteers from all walks of life, including professionals as well as community members, some of whom have survived the loss of a loved one to suicide and who want to help prevent the tragedy of suicide.
The Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition’s mission is to reduce the number of deaths by suicide in Summit County.
Additional Resources
Do you know if someone is at risk for suicide? Learn the warning signs.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers a variety of resources, relying on a national network of local crisis centerse that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in emotional distress 24/7.
You Matter is a safe space for youth to discuss and share stories about mental health and wellness, created and administered by the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Resources for Reporting on Death by Suicide
The following information is intended for journalists or other professionals who may produce public reports that include information on deaths by suicide.