Mission
Our mission is to collectively prevent suicide through public awareness, education, and community advocacy -- providing hope and resources to individuals in crisis and those affected by suicide.
Vision
Every resident of Cuyahoga County can access help without fear or shame where suicide prevention is a shared responsibility.
About the Coalition
The Cuyahoga County Suicide Prevention Coalition is composed of organizations, community members and survivors dedicated to instilling hope, raising awareness, providing education and promoting resources in an effort to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behavior in Cuyahoga County.
Coalition membership spans a broad range of community partners, including mental health and addiction treatment and recovery agencies, social services, family advocates, as well as representatives from the education, healthcare and faith-based communities.
Membership is open to any individual or organization committed to suicide awareness and prevention serving residents of Cuyahoga County. Fill out the membership form or reach out to Keneifa Davis, davis@adamhscc.org, with questions.
Click here to view a diagram that explains the structure and purpose of the coalition.
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group
NAMI Greater Cleveland offers a Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group which serves individuals who have been affected by suicide. The support group offers a unique place for family members, friends, spouses, and loved ones to openly discuss and share their experiences while providing support and resources to one another.
The group is facilitated by trained volunteers who have lost a loved one to suicide. Everyone is invited to talk and is welcome to share their story, but anyone who chooses can simply be present with fellow loss survivors. Click here to register for the Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group.
The ADAMHS Board offers free, confidential behavioral health screenings to help you determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.
Take a free mental health screening.
Did You Know?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24.
Suicide does not discriminate. People of all genders, ages, and ethnicities can be at risk. Suicidal behavior is complex, and there is no single cause. Many different factors contribute to someone making a suicide attempt. But people most at risk tend to share specific characteristics. The main risk factors for suicide are:
- Depression, other mental disorders, or substance abuse disorder
- Certain medical conditions
- Chronic pain
- A prior suicide attempt
- Family history of a mental disorder or substance abuse
- Family history of suicide
- Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse
- Having guns or other firearms in the home
- Having recently been released from prison or jail
- Being exposed to others' suicidal behavior, such as that of family members, peers, or celebrities
Many people have some of these risk factors but do not attempt suicide. It is important to note that suicide is not a normal response to stress. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress, not a harmless bid for attention, and should not be ignored. View additional information on suicide prevention.
