Empower Tusc Suicide Prevention Committee

09/01/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month 💜

September is a time to talk openly about su***de prevention, but the truth is that these conversations matter all year long.

Su***de prevention isn't just the responsibility of mental health professionals. It's something all of us can be part of.

It can look like:
💜 Checking in on someone who hasn't seemed like themselves
💜 Asking, "Are you okay?" - and really listening to the answer
💜 Taking someone seriously when they're struggling
💜 Helping someone connect with support
💜 Knowing that 988 is available when someone needs someone to talk to
💜 Reminding someone that they don't have to face a difficult moment alone

You don't have to have all the right words. You don't have to fix someone's problems.

Sometimes, simply being willing to notice, ask, listen, and stay can make a difference.

This month, let's keep the conversation going.

No one should have to navigate their hardest moments alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

***depreventionmonth

07/31/2026

💜 There is always hope
By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent su***des and save lives.

Reach out to the for help and support

07/29/2026

We would love to see you there!

Tuscarawas County Overdose Awareness Event planning has begun! Save the date for: Hope in the Park - Monday, August 31, 2026, from 5pm-7pm! We are excited to have resources tables, guest speakers, and a ceremony honoring those lives lost to overdose. Hope to see you there!

07/22/2026

Thank you to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio for inviting us to provide a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Su***de Prevention Training today! 💚

We're grateful for organizations that prioritize mental health and invest in learning a lifesaving intervention. Every person trained is another person who may one day recognize the warning signs of su***de and help connect someone to the support they need.

Did you know QPR training is available for businesses, organizations, agencies, churches, and community groups? If you'd like to schedule a training, contact us at 330.330.7320 or email us at [email protected].

Together, we can create a community that's prepared to help. 💜

07/16/2026

Today marks 4 years since the launch of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline! 🎉📱

In these 4 years, this three-digit number has changed the way we access crisis support. 988 is available 24/7/365 via call, text, or chat. It is free, confidential, and always ready to listen. ❤️‍🩹

Help us celebrate this milestone by spreading the word, you never know who may need to hear this. 💬

07/15/2026

Our partners at the Tuscarawas County Health Department are offering a FREE training!

TCHD is offering a FREE (class members can choose to join virtually OR in person) training course called “Responding to Addiction.” The training takes place on Tuesday, August 11th from 3 pm to 5 pm. Register today by visiting https://bit.ly/3RQyh8N . Class size is limited to the first 25 people to register. If you have any questions, please call (330) 343-5555, ext. 1780.
During the training, participants will learn signs and symptoms of addiction, evidence-based treatment options, medications available to treat addiction, recovery support and relapse prevention, how to start the conversation with someone in need of support, and engagement strategies. The training is open to all adults who want to learn more about addiction, build the skills to respond, navigate the resources in your own community, and ultimately keep people safe from harm.

06/30/2026

06/22/2026

💙 Man Share Monday 💙

For this week's Man Share Monday, I sat down with Captain Fisher from the Sheriff's Office for a great conversation about mental health, friendship, and the people we choose to keep in our corner.

We talk about healthy ways to cope with life's challenges, the importance of having a core group you can lean on, and why real friendship means being willing to tell the truth in love—even when it's not what someone wants to hear. Just as importantly, we discuss being open to hearing that truth ourselves when anger, stress, or frustration may be getting the best of us.

Strong people don't have to do life alone. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is listen to the people who care about us and let them help us see things from a different perspective.

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, making this an especially important conversation. Give it a watch and let us know what resonates with you.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.