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  • Ohio suicides went up in 2022, according to new report from Ohio Department of Health

    Ohio suicides went up in 2022, according to new report from Ohio Department of Health

    (Photo by Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline.)

    BY:  – Ohio Capital Journal

    This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline.

    The number of Ohioans who died by suicide increased by 2% in 2022, according to new data from the Ohio Department of Health.

    There were 1,797 suicide deaths in Ohio in 2022 — the 13th-leading cause of death in Ohio, according to ODH’s Suicide Demographics and Trends 2022 report. Suicide was the second-leading cause of death among Ohioans ages 10-14 and 20-34 that year.

    Demographics

    Males accounted for 80% of Ohio suicide deaths and Ohioans between the ages of 35-44 had the highest rate of suicide deaths.

    Firearms accounted for more than half of all suicide deaths — 64% of male suicide deaths and 36% of female suicide deaths.

    Breaking it down by sex, males 75 and older had the highest rate of suicide deaths and females ages 25-34 had the highest rate of suicide deaths.

    Black non-Hispanics saw the the largest increases in rates of suicide deaths (16%) from 2021 to 2022. White non-Hispanics had both the highest rate of suicide deaths (16.1%) and the total number of suicide deaths (1,525).

    Vinton County had the highest suicide death rate (38.8 per 100,000) and Mercer County had the lowest rate (9.4 per 100,000). Franklin County had the most suicide deaths with 168, Cuyahoga County had the second most with 163 and Hamilton County had the third most with 136.

    Thirteen of the 15 counties with the highest suicide death rates were rural.

    988 Suicide and Crisis Line

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline moved to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline two years ago and since then Ohio 19’s call centers have responded to nearly 340,000 calls, texts and chats — an average of more than 14,000 contacts each month.

    “988 is saving lives,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. “The lifeline is providing free, around-the-clock support to Ohioans in crisis by connecting them with someone to talk to for help at the moment it’s needed most.”

    Ohioans facing a mental health or addiction crisis and their families members can call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org to get connected to a trained call specialist who can help.

    “988 is confidential and functions as a crucial gateway to crisis support within our communities,” Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director LeeAnne Cornyn said in a statement. “Our hope is that reaching out to 988 in a behavioral health crisis becomes as natural to Ohioans as dialing 911 in other types of emergencies.”

    There have been an average of 9,804 calls from Ohio area codes; 2,686 texts received per month and an average of 1,652 chats per month.

    Cities across Ohio are trying to raise awareness of 988.

    The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities put up more than a dozen signs about 988 throughout the city. Some of the police departments in Huron County have added 988 decals to their cars. Heidelberg University rented three billboards about 988 to inform students at the private college in Seneca County.

    “Any person or organization that puts effort toward building awareness about 988 is helping save lives,” Ohio’s 988 Administrator Doug Jackson said in a statement.

    Follow OCJ Reporter Megan Henry on Twitter.

    Megan Henry
    MEGAN HENRY

    Megan Henry is a reporter for the Ohio Capital Journal and has spent the past five years reporting in Ohio on various topics including education, healthcare, business and crime. She previously worked at The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA Today Network.

    Ohio Capital Journal is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.

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  • 988 is the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    988 is the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    The Lifeline and 988

    Starting on July 16, 2022

    988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.

    When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

    The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.

    The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005, and has been proven to be effective. It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the Lifeline receives every day. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor. 

    Answer the call! These centers are looking to bring on new volunteers and paid employees. You will receive training, so if you are a caring person who wants to help those in crisis, apply today. Find your opportunity: samhsa.gov/988-jobs

    For ways to support your local Lifeline network crisis center, visit our Crisis Centers page here. 

    To learn about the impact of the Lifeline, visit our new By the Numbers page.

    To learn about what happens when you call, text, or chat with the Lifeline, click here.

    To learn more about the history of 988, visit here. 

    To learn how Vibrant Emotional Health, the nonprofit administrator of the Lifeline, has been supporting states’ implementation planning for 988 through grants, check here.

    If you’re a Veteran, Service Member or loved one and want to know more about how 988 will affect the Veterans Crisis Line, click here.

    988 is not yet active across all communications access points in the United States. If you or someone you know is in crisis now, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or visit Vibrant Emotional Health’s Safe Space for digital resources.

  • A Discussion on Suicide Prevention

    A Discussion on Suicide Prevention

    Dr. Courtney Cinko, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s

    From Cincinnati Children’s Young & Healthy Podcast

    According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and it is imperative to have conversations about mental illness and mental health. In this week’s episode, we discuss suicide prevention with Dr. Courtney Cinko, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s. Our conversation includes who is at risk for suicide, red flags parents should look for, how to have a conversation about suicide, resources, and so much more.   

    To schedule an appointment with the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, please visit: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/p/psychiatry/programs  

    To learn more about MindPeace, please visit: https://mindpeacecincinnati.com/  

    For additional resources for suicide prevention, please visit: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/suicide-prevention  

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

  • In Crisis?

    In Crisis?

    Call 911 if you are facing a dangerous situation or thinking about hurting yourself

    These resources are suggested by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southwest Ohio, a grassroots education, support and advocacy organization.

    NAMI offers educational programs, support groups, and an information and referral phone line. They work together with their national organization (NAMI) and their state affiliate (NAMI Ohio) to advocate for people living with mental illness and their families.

    NAMI Southwest Ohio is committed to the following values:

    1. Recovery: Recovery is possible with comprehensive treatment. Mental illness, like most other illnesses, comprises biological, psychological, and social factors.
    2. Access to Treatment: All individuals should have access to treatment appropriate to their needs.
    3. Needs Adequately Addressed: The needs of all those affected by mental illness, including people living with mental illness, family members, friends and others should be adequately addressed.
    4. No Guilt, Shame, Blame or Stigma: There should be no stigma associated with mental illness.
    5. Collaboration: Collaboration within the mental health community is vital to effective treatment and recovery.
    6. Excellence: All NAMI’s support, education and advocacy programs should be conducted with the highest possible standards.
    7. Inclusion: All segments of the community should be included as we seek to be the voice for mental health in Southwest Ohio.
    8. Respect: All individuals should be treated with respect in every situation.
    9. Openness and Responsiveness to Change: NAMI will be quick to adapt to positive research, medications and treatment, and will be willing to consider changes that will improve the delivery of our mission.
    10. Fiscal Responsibility: Financial policies and decisions will be carefully weighed in order to optimize the use of resources in the most efficient and effective manner.

    Youth America Hotline

    (877) YOUTHLINE (968-8454)
    www.youthline.us

    The Youth America Hotline is a free peer-to-peer hotline network that links callers to community-based peer counseling hotlines.

    Call 911 if you are facing a dangerous situation or thinking about hurting yourself

    Crisis Text Line

    Text START to 741741

    The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 to help you with any kind of crisis. Visit www.crisistextline.org/faq to learn more about how the Crisis Text Line works.

    CEO, Dan Gillison, talks to the NAMI community about COVID-19

    Local Resources By County

    Butler County:

    Mobile Crisis Team And Consultation

    (844) 4CRISIS (1-844-427-4747)

    24-hour Hotline: Need someone to talk to? Call the same Mobile Crisis Team phone number above. They are there to help!

    Clermont County:

    Clermont County Crisis Hotline

    (513) 528-SAVE (7283)
    www.child-focus.org

    This free and confidential hotline is available 24-7 and provides suicide prevention, crisis intervention and referral information to Clermont County youth and adults.

    Hamilton County:

    Talbert House Crisis Hotline

    (513) 281-CARE (2273) or text Talbert to 839863
    www.talberthouse.org

    This 24-hour suicide and crisis hotline offers crisis intervention and information and referral services to individuals of any age.

    Mobile Crisis Team At University Hospital

    (513) 584-5098
    www.uchealth.com

    To refer an adult or child, call (513) 584-5098. Mobile Crisis is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12:00 am and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

    After hours, referrals can be made through Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). Call (513) 584-8577. PES will page the Mobile Crisis Team if necessary.

    Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES)

    (513) 584-8577
    www.uchealth.com

    Provides round-the-clock care to patients in crisis with psychiatric emergencies, or for those experiencing suicidal and/or homicidal feelings.

    Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

    (513) 636-4124
    www.cincinnatichildrens.org

    Located within Cincinnati Children’s, PIRC is the admission and evaluation center for all psychiatric services.

    Hamilton County Mental Health Access Point (MHAP)

    (513) 558-8888
    www.mentalhealthaccesspoint.org

    Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) exists as the front door to the Hamilton County public mental health system. MHAP, a division of Central Clinic, provides assessment, support, and connections for children and adults residing in Hamilton County who are in need of mental health services.

    Warren County:

    Warren And Clinton Counties Crisis Hotline

    (877) 695-NEED (6333)
    www.mhrsonline.org

    This 24-hour telephone offers support to residents of Warren and Clinton Counties for emergencies related to mental health and substance abuse.

    National Resources 

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    (800) 273-TALK (8255)
    www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Calls will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.

    • Call for yourself or someone you care about
    • Free and confidential
    • A network of over 150 centers nationwide
    • Available 24/7

    Youth America Hotline

    (877) YOUTHLINE (968-8454)
    www.youthline.us

    The Youth America Hotline is a free peer-to-peer hotline network that links callers to community-based peer counseling hotlines.

    Veterans Crisis Line

    (800) 273-8255 and Press 1
    Text 838255
    www.veteranscrisisline.net

    The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

    Suicide Prevention In College Resource Guide

    This online guide, created by Affordable Colleges Online, is designed to offer hope and help for college students who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as their friends and family.

    www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-suicide-prevention

    NAMI Information Helpline

    (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
    www.nami.org

    Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to all who have questions about or are affected by serious mental illness. The NAMI Information Helpline is available Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm EST.

    Call 911 if you are facing a dangerous situation or thinking about hurting yourself