PVFF has coordinated the efforts of three separate suicide prevention coalitions in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties. The goals of all three are the same, to prevent suicide. The ways of work are individualized according to need within the communities. Events and activities that have been accomplished include teachers / student education, faith-based training, community awareness as in booths present at health fairs and area festivals, billboard displays and more. We welcome any and all that would like to participate. Meetings are as follows, unless altered due to holidays:
Allen County Suicide Prevention Coalition –3:00pm on the First Tuesday of each month at the Mental Health and Recovery Services Offices, 529 S. Elizabeth, Lima, Ohio.
Auglaize County Suicide Prevention Coalition- 9:00am on the Third Tuesday of each month at the Auglaize County Educational Service Center, 1045 Dearbaugh Ave., Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Hardin County Suicide Prevention Coalition- 10:00am on the First Tuesday of each month at the We Care Center, 775 E. Eliza St., Kenton, Ohio.
GRASSP (grief, resiliency, and surviving suicide’s pain)
Understanding and coming to terms with suicide can be extremely difficult for family and friends left behind. The GRASSP Support Group offers an opportunity to share your feelings and experiences with others who have lost a loved one to suicide. Trained facilitators, both having experienced the loss of sons to suicide will lead the groups.The GRASSP Support Groups have been formed in response to local need. Family and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide are welcome to attend one or both groups.
*Auglaize GRASSP – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 101 Perry St., Wapakoneta
*Allen GRASSP – 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Second Saturday of each month, 2:00 – 3:30, Partnership for Violence Free Families, 658 W. Market St., Suite 208, Lima
