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The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County is proud to partner with the Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition who recently hosted a community meeting centered on prevention, awareness, and action.
Attendees reviewed sobering data from Lorain County Public Health and the Lorain County Coroner's office, showing the rise in suicide deaths both in Lorain County and across Ohio, while also learning about the proactive strategies and local prevention efforts being led by Coalition partners. The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) added valuable statewide perspective and context to the discussion.
Thoughtful questions and shared experiences from participants created meaningful dialogue and highlighted opportunities for expanded training, education, and community support.
Conversations like these matter. They strengthen connection, increase awareness, and reinforce our shared commitment to working together to save lives.
📺 Watch this event on News 5 Cleveland: www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-lorain/new-data-sparks-lifesaving-conversations-in-lora...
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New data sparks lifesaving conversations in Lorain County
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It’s not an easy topic to discuss, but Lorain County is initiating conversations about suicide prevention.