What is the Suicide Prevention Task Force?
A group of citizens has joined together to prevent suicide
and preserve life in Union County. Other goals include developing tools and services that reduce risk factors for
suicide and enhance protective measures. The group is working to provide support for families. You are welcome
to join this group and/or attend our meetings.
Task Force Meetings
Meetings are held the:
SECOND Monday of every month
6 to 8 PM
Community Services Building
940 London Avenue
Marysville, OH 43040.
Need More Information?
For more information contact:
Ashley Garrett, Director
ashleysgarrett@gmail.com
Prevention Services
Efforts to prevent suicide include a Speakers Bureau and educational seminars.
Support Services
For those who have lost a significant person to suicide, the coalition offers a Survivors of Suicide Support Group
(SOS).
The coalition also formed an early response team – Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS Team) – to
attend to the families of people who have committed suicide to provide them comfort and emotional support.
Future Plans
Projects under consideration include depression screenings for young people so that parents can seek help before
problems get worse. In addition, the group is planning community activities that publicize the need for better
understanding of suicide, depression and other mental health issues, so that action can be taken before it’s too
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