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Suicide Prevention Newsletter

Quarterly Update/March 2024

Suicide PreventionNewsletterQuarterly Update/March 2024

Spring is Here

Suicide is higher in Spring, NOT Winter. Know the signs. Get help!

Warning signs of suicidal feelings, thoughts, or behavior

Observations of the following behaviors may be helpful in identifying people who may be at risk of attempting suicide:


  • Changes in eating and sleep habits

  • Loss of interest in usual activities

  • Pulling away from friends and family members

  • Acting out behaviors and running away

  • Alcohol and drug use

  • Not caring about personal appearance

  • Unnecessary risk taking

  • Fixation on death and dying

  • Increased physical complaints often connected to emotional distress, like stomachaches, headaches, and extreme tiredness

  • Loss of interest in work, school, and community

  • Feelings of boredom

  • Trouble concentrating

  • Feelings of wanting to die

  • Lack of response to praise

  • Shows signs of plans or efforts toward plans to commit suicide, including the following:

    • Says "I want to kill myself," or "I'm going to commit suicide."

    • Gives hints like saying "I won't be a problem much longer," or "If anything happens to me, I want you to know ...."

    • Gives away favorite possessions and throws away important belongings

    • Becomes suddenly cheerful after a period of depression

    • May express bizarre thoughts

    • Writes one or more suicide notes

    • *This is not an exhaustive list, when unsure, seek help immediately!

The Suicide Prevention Plan for Ohio 2024-2026 released!

Survivors of Suicide Loss group cancelled; effective immediately.

Stay tuned for updates!

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OhioMHAS Partners with DODD to Ensure Accessibility of 988

To ensure the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is accessible for all Ohioans, OhioMHAS has formed partnerships with several other state agencies, including the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). DODD has created easy-to-comprehend, plain-language resources about 988 that are available to download HERE.

OhioMHAS and DODD were also recently selected by The Link Center to participate in a federally funded policy academy to ensure inclusive 988 Suicide and Crisis Response Lifeline systems for children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, a brain injury, or other cognitive disabilities. As part of the academy, The Link Center, with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will provide cross-systems strategies, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities.

To learn more about 988 and to access a toolkit that is continually updated with downloadable fact sheets, posters, logos, and social media shareables, visit 988.ohio.gov.


Do you enjoy podcasts? Try listening in to Voices for Suicide Prevention.

The SPC table at the Pemberville Senior Center!

This is one of our traveling displays throughout Wood County!

Save the date! June 14th is the SPC Glo-Walk!✨

Save the date! June 15th is the SPC Jubilee! 🐄

Event Information

Next quarterly meeting

When?

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 04:00 PM

Where?

1250 Ridgewood Drive, Bowling Green, OH, USA

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The SPC is going through a facelift SOON!

We are working to update our look and brand! For years now, the SPC has sported the lime green logo reminiscent of the 90's. At the start of the new fiscal year in July of 2024, we will begin using our new and updated logo that represents the colors of suicide prevention, the appropriate ribbon as well as being specific to Wood County. We hope you love it!

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Old logo

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New logo

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It's not too late to get involved!😀 Contact a chair for more info.

Here are all our subcommittee chairs and a little about what each of them do! Please learn about each subcommittee and see which one suits you best! Contact information for each chair is listed!

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Adult Subcommittee Chair-Aimee Coe

This is a new committee this year and the biggest plan is having a walk/run to raise awareness in the spring! To join this committee, get in touch with Aimee at 419-352-8475 X222

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Kids Subcommittee Chair-Kaylee Smith

This committee is all about the kids and young families! They put on an impressive resiliencey jubilee in early summer and need lots of help in pulling off this exciting event! Get in touch with Kaylee at 419-352-8475, X227

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Teen Subcommittee Chair-Angela Patchen

Angie is all about the teens and has initiatives like Project Prom where area High Schools submit videos about mental health and win prizes! Join this subcommitte today by contacting Angie at 419-354-9010.

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Young Adults Subcommitte Chairs-Courtney Rice and Ashley Hartman.

This committee is hard at work connecting with the young adults and college aged community. They do fun and informational videos and are involved with a lot of technnology to reach this age! Check out our facebook page to see some of their work! To get in touch with Courtney, contact her at 419-352-0626 or Ashley at 419-372-4584.

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Postvention Committee Chair-Jessica Hartman

Jessica is working to help those individuals that have experienced a loss from suicide and have some caring initiatives to help those people heal. If this work touches you deeply, then this is the committee for you; contact Jessica at 419-352-0626.

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Suicide Prevention Coalition

Email: spc@wcadamh.org
Website: woodcountysuicideprevention.org
Location: 745 Haskins Road suite H, Bowling Green, OH, USA
Phone: 419-352-8475
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WoodCountySuicidePrevention/

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