Lucas County Suicide Prevention

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Our coalition is committed to raising awareness, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and connecting our community to education, resources, and hope.

Together, we can create a community where it's okay to ask for help. Strategy: The Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition seeks the elimination of all suicide attempts and completions in Lucas County. The larger coalition is comprised of citizens from the community interested in preventing suicides/attempts. It meets to discuss prevention activities and to exchange information. The leadership Board meets more frequently and sets the agenda for the coalition and develops multiple activities aimed at eliminating suicides in Lucas County. It is comprised of leaders in suicide prevention, survivors of suicide and professional staff who value collaboration and consensus decision making as a means of fulfilling its mission

10/29/2026

🎉 Coalition Member Shout-Out: Joe Zielinski!

Joe was recently honored with the MultiFaith Council's Distinguished Service award, which honors members whose exceptional dedication, leadership, and generosity have strengthened the Council's mission and enriched our multifaith community. Joe has been involved with the MultiFaith Council since 2004 and currently serves as its Treasurer and on its Finance Committee, providing steady leadership and financial guidance to support MFC's long-term sustainability. He's also an accounting instructor at Owens Community College and an active member of the MFC Men's Group since its beginning. Joe values the relationships he has developed through MFC as an important part of his spiritual and personal growth.

Congratulations, Joe !!! Thank you for showing up for our community!

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10/27/2026

📸 Coalition Spotlight!

Meet: Nalix
Role/Organization: Behavioral Health Navigator/ Believe Center Inc.

💬 I show up because:
Kindness and caring are inherent in our nature

💡 People should know:
There is a place for all and if you don't know where it is, please come find me.

✨ Words I live by:
If you think someone doesnt care, I do!

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10/23/2026

Veterans, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Join us for Operation Connected Care on October 23 at the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission and get one-on-one support with VA digital tools, health care enrollment, disability claims, My HealtheVet, VA Video Connect, and more.

Events like these are about more than technology. They are about connection.

Research consistently shows that feeling connected to resources, community, and support can be protective against isolation and hopelessness. Sometimes a simple conversation, a helping hand, or reconnecting with benefits you've earned can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you need help logging in, applying for benefits, or just don't know where to start, we're here to help.

📍 Lucas County Veterans Service Commission
📅 October 23 | 10 AM - 2 PM
✅ No registration required

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10/14/2026

Behind the Silence, There Is Hope!!!

Not all wounds are visible.

Domestic violence can leave individuals feeling trapped, isolated, afraid, and uncertain about their future.

For some survivors, the emotional toll can contribute to depression, hopelessness, and thoughts of su***de.

At the Lucas County Su***de Prevention Coalition, we believe su***de prevention begins with connection, compassion, and making sure people know they are not alone.

💜 Listen without judgment.
💜 Believe survivors.
💜 Offer support without pressure.
💜 Help connect someone with resources.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer someone is the reminder that their life matters and support is available.

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.

📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233.

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10/11/2026

World Mental Health Day may be over, but support is here every day. 💙
Save this post for when you or someone you love needs it:
📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (24/7)
💬 Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
📞 Zepf Center Crisis Care Line — 419-904-2273 (local, 24/7)
📞 United Way 211 — dial 211 for local resources (24/7)
Asking for help is strength, not weakness. Share this, because you never know who
needs to see it.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. 💚
This year's theme, "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change," reminds
us that people who have faced mental health challenges are the experts on their
own journeys, and their voices should help shape the care and support our
community provides.

Take a moment today to check in on someone you care about. A simple
"How are you, really?" can mean more than you know.
If you need support, call or text 988 anytime. Hope is real. Help is real.

10/09/2026

This Saturday, October 10 is World Mental Health Day. 💚
This year's theme: "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change."
Mental health touches every family, every neighborhood, and that is including ours.
This week we'll be sharing stories, resources, and hope. 💙
If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available 24/7: call or text 988.

10/08/2026

Intention and impact. Those 2 words helped guide us in creating today's men's mental health conference that talked about su***de prevention, shared the 2025 su***de death data in Lucas County, and why it is IMPORTANTE (important) for lethal means safety.

Tommy Bolin, our keynote speaker, really set the tone for the room. Very engaging and 10/10 🙏🏽🫶🏽 I am so glad he came up to Toledo, and glad that he is still here. The 2 panels were phenominal, and the audience was captivated for both!!

Quick question...what is the National Su***de Crisis Hotline?

Lethal Means Safety.
A.K.A Safe fi***rm storage,
A.K.A Voluntary out-of-home storage during a crisis.

Address

1 Aurora Gonzalez Drive
Toledo, OH
43609

Telephone

+14192518560

Website

https://stopsuicidetoledo.org/

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