OHIO — Seven suicide prevention coalitions throughout the state have received a combined $350,000 in grants from the Public Health Fund of Ohio (PHFO), according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

What You Need To Know

  • Seven suicide prevention coalitions throughout the state have received a combined $350,000 in grants from the Public Health Fund of Ohio

  • The seven coalitions — located in Cuyahoga, Drake, Hamilton, Highland/Pike, Licking, Logan and Lucas counties — received $50,000 in funding for suicide prevention strategies with a focus on youth and young adults

  • Later this year, these seven coalitions are eligible for a second grant

The seven coalitions — located in Cuyahoga, Drake, Hamilton, Highland/Pike, Licking, Logan and Lucas counties — received $50,000 in funding for suicide prevention strategies, with a focus on youth and young adults, according to the release.

“The Ohio Department of Health is pleased to see these grants awarded and that our state’s young people will have more opportunities to get the help they need,” said ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff, chairman of the PHFO board, in the release. “ODH is looking forward to the fund being used to advance other important programs that will improve the health of Ohioans.”

Twenty-seven coalitions were able to apply, and later this year, these seven coalitions are eligible for a second grant, according to the release.

“Our youth represent Ohio’s future, and we want to see that those who are in crisis can get the help they need to go on to live healthy, productive lives,” said Kara Wente, Director of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. “These grants will ensure that more young people get that help.”