Suicide Prevention Resources

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The LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team is a group of trained volunteers, many of whom are themselves survivors of suicide loss, who provide immediate and ongoing support to individuals and families in the aftermath of a suicide.

They help by:

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  • Offering caring support in-person in the hours following a loss
  • Providing follow-up contact to offer continued connection and support
  • Sharing information on local and national resources
  • Hosting a free survivors-of-suicide-loss support group twice monthly
  • Providing education about postvention and suicide loss to the community

You can reach out to:

  • Request resources for yourself or someone you know
  • Learn more about how the LOSS Team works
  • Explore volunteer opportunities with the team

Contact Kristi Ninnemann, Postvention Program Manager, 216-875-0266 or kninnemann@namicleveland.org for more information.


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The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) launched the Life Side Ohio campaign in May 2022. It’s a campaign of direct suicide prevention outreach dedicated to the firearms community. Learn more here.


Life is Better with You Here Campaign

To address suicide in the Black and African American community, the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation launched the Life is Better with You Here campaign, which creates spaces for Black individuals to come together and find support. Learn more.