Since the 1980/90’s, Pennsylvania has made strong efforts to prevent suicide through various programs and non-profits throughout the Commonwealth. Programs and organizations such as Feeling Blue, and the (STAR-Center),along with a variety of other approaches were doing wonderful things concerning suicide prevention in local areas. The Advisory Committee of the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) prioritized a state suicide prevention plan as one of their major goals to prevent suicide in Pennsylvania. A work group was formed and began to meet in July 2005. This prevention plan is a collaborative effort between those dedicated individuals from both the public and private sectors of our state.
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Your contribution makes a difference. Donations help us provide prevention training and support services to hundreds of people which, in turn, save lives.
Prevent Suicide PA offers several different trainings and programs.
Get involved in the effort to prevent suicide by participating in one of our events.
Provide education, awareness, and understanding by collaborating with the community to prevent suicide, and reduce the stigma associated with suicide.
Please visit our Calendar to see upcoming state and local suicide prevention events.
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