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.
Want more information?
(330) 264-1590
2525 Back Orrville Rd.,
Wooster, OH
44691
Always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment choice or changes to your treatment. Never discontinue treatment or medication without first consulting your physician, clinician or therapist. If you are feeling like you want to harm yourself or others, please consult a mental health professional or other health care professional immediately. Online resources are not meant to (and cannot) replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional.