Suicide Awareness & Support
Wayne-Holmes Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Wayne-Holmes Suicide Prevention Coalition is made up of volunteers and professionals who are concerned about reducing the number of suicides and attempts in our counties.
The Wayne-Holmes Suicide Prevention Coalition is a program of NAMI Wayne and Holmes Counties. For more information, please call 330-264-1590.
People Affected by a Loved One's Suicide (PALS)
PALS offers peer support to those dealing with a loss from suicide. PALS is a support group for People Affected by a Loved One’s Suicide.
Led by trained facilitators and open to anyone dealing with a loss by suicide. PALS meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the NAMI offices. For more information, please call 330-264-1590.
Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Loss (LOSS)
The Wayne-Holmes LOSS Team is a group of trained volunteers, that will offer support to family members during a suicide crisis. These volunteers are persons who have themselves experienced a loss to suicide. They help give loved-ones hope to survive the tragedy. For more information call Jen Grim at 330-264-1590.
If you feel suicidal, get help!
Don’t try to handle it alone. These feelings may not go away without help. Here’s what you can do:
- Talk to friends, family, a counselor or clergy.
- Visit your family doctor; talk about counseling or medication.
- For assistance, call, text, or chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or locally at The Counseling Center’s 24-hour Crisis Response Team at 330-264-9029.