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Press Conference - Discussing Suicide Prevention Efforts
 
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As Ohio approaches Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on November 18th, State Representative Marlene Anielski (R-Walton Hills) joinz other officials to discuss measures the state has taken to provide assistance and resources to individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to suicide. These measures include recent policies to raise awareness, as well as help military veterans and college students who are contemplating suicide.

Additional speakers include:
State Representative Marlene Anielski
Jim Tressel, President, Youngstown State University
Angie Bergefurd, Assistant Director for Community Programs and Services, OMHAS
Sharon Doyle, Art Therapist, Buckeye Art Therapy Association
U.S. Air Force Sgt. Carolyn Barnes, retired
U.S. Army Capt. Holly Koester, retired
Rascal Flatts (video-recorded message)
November 9, 2017