Suicide Prevention of York

06/23/2026

06/21/2026

Did you know? Verbiage around mental health can actually affect those struggling.
When referring to an Individual who has lost their life to su***de, it's better to say that individual "died by su***de" instead of "committed su***de." The change in verbiage makes a larger impact on saving lives!

Research proves that the term "committed: has a negative connotation attached to it, making people who are in crisis feel guilty for their feelings. If someone feels like they will be met with shame instead of comfort and understanding when reaching out for help, they may never actually take the steps to receive help.

Don't worry, if you've used the term "committed" in the past, IT"S OKAY! Safe language is something we have to learn about.

06/17/2026

We are honored and thrilled to announce our collaboration with Su***de Prevention Foundation. We will be providing a global survivor support group, facilitator and SPF chapter trainings, and a place on their Board of Directors representing the US chapter. In addition SPF will provide facilitators for their attempts/thoughts of su***de support group.
Everyone is welcome to attend all support groups.
SP York will still provide an in person survivor support group in addition to our education, prevention, intervention, and postvention services to all York Countians.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Welcome to the Survivor of Su***de Loss Support Group. This form is for individuals who have lost a loved one to su***de and would like to participate in our support group. The information provided will help us create a safe, supportive, and respectful space for all participants. ⚠️This is not a...

06/10/2026

CeaseFirePA is conducting a survey to ascertain the costs of when a family member, friend, classmate, neighbor, coworker, or someone else close to you dies by a firearm to su***de. Each year, more than 1,000 Pennsylvanians die by firearm su***de. While the medical costs associated with these deaths are documented by national data systems, the broader financial and community impacts are rarely captured. This project will develop the first comprehensive estimate of the full costs of firearm su***de in Pennsylvania. In doing so, it will strengthen the Commonwealth’s prevention strategy by demonstrating that firearm su***de is not only a devastating public health crisis, but also a significant economic burden borne by communities and taxpayers. This survey is designed to help us better understand these broader costs and support more effective prevention efforts across the Commonwealth.

If you would like to participate by taking the survey, please go here:
https://ceasefirepa.typeform.com/FullCostSurvey

06/02/2026

Su***de Prevention of York supports all York County individuals and families struggling to belong. We believe everyone needs to feel they are accepted, belong, and are needed here tomorrow.
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