To prevent suicide through awareness, education, collaboration, support, improved access to mental health care and community resources.
In Ohio, nearly five people die by suicide each day. Over a 10-year period (2008-2017) Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs Counties ranked in the top ten as highest counties at risk of suicide in Ohio. Where 9 out of 10 counties are in Appalachia.
The average annual rates of suicide per 100,000 in each county were:
All three counties have come together to collaborate in education, advocacy, support, and prevention with respect for the unique qualities and strengths of these Appalachian communities.
Stigma creates a barrier to help-seeking behavior for people who have suicidal thoughts, have previously attempted suicide, or lost a loved one to suicide.
1 Join.
Become a member of the GJM Suicide Prevention Collaborative, attend monthly meetings, and advocate for suicide awareness
2 Training
Become a suicide prevention gatekeeper through Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training.
3 Participate
Volunteer for community suicide awareness/prevention events.
4 Support
Volunteer to be a part of establishing a Local Outreach for Suicide Loss Survivors (LOSS) to support suicide loss survivors.
We are now meeting in person with an online option:
Gallia, Jackson, Meigs ADAMH Board, 53 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
Meeting ID: 897 5168 7650
Password: 033374
Get in touch with us today!
Our work is impossible without the community members throughout our county who volunteer their time to support this work.
PLEASE CALL THE GALLIA, JACKSON, AND MEIGS COUNTIES CRISIS HOTLINE AT 800-252-5554.