Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Name

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Legal name

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Website

https://ohiospf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Suicide Prevention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Services (EDALAFAD)

Keywords

• Suicide prevention services
• Mental health training
• Crisis intervention support
• Community mental health
• Suicide loss support

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: OSPF accepts charitable donations to support suicide prevention programs, resources, and community outreach. The donate page is prominently featured on the main navigation.
2. Membership Program: Three-tiered membership structure: Group ($250 for up to 5 members), Individual ($50), and Student ($25). Benefits include free registration for monthly webinars with CEUs, discounted conference registrations, VitalCog and QPR training access, and monthly one-page resource guides.
3. Government Appropriations and Grants: State funding through Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Governor DeWine proposed $46.5 million for 988 hotline, $8 million for Suicide Prevention Plan, $100 million for SOAR mental health network, and $50 million for pediatric behavioral health.
4. Training Registration Fees: Revenue from clinical training programs including CAMS (Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality), CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means), QPR (Question Persuade Refer), and VitalCog/Working Minds. Some trainings are free for members.
5. Event Support Requests: Organizations can request event sponsorship and support through an application process. OSPF reviews requests and provides support as available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OSPF coordinates statewide suicide prevention education, advocacy, training, and postvention resources in Ohio, serving as the convening body between state agencies, county coalitions, and community organizations. The foundation delivers evidence-based clinical and gatekeeper training programs (CAMS, CALM, QPR, VitalCog), coordinates suicide fatality review boards across 30+ counties, operates L.O.S.S. Teams for suicide loss survivors in 30+ counties, runs a network of 39+ suicide loss survivor support groups across Ohio's five regions, and produces the annual Together Forward Conference plus a monthly webinar series with continuing education credits.

Product overview

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of suicide prevention services, training programs, and community resources rather than a unified technology product. The organization's portfolio includes training programs (Clinical CALM Training, CAMS Training, QPR Training, VitalCog Training) for mental health professionals; crisis support services including promotion of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; survivor support through L.O.S.S. Teams and Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Groups across Ohio's five regions; prevention programs such as Suicide Fatality Review Boards; educational events including the Together Forward annual conference and Monthly Webinar Series; and public awareness campaigns including Man Therapy Ohio, Life Side Ohio, and the Youth Advisory Council. They also provide downloadable resources and toolkits for employers, communities, and professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Man Therapy Ohio: A free men's mental health resource website targeting male mental health and suicide prevention.
• Life Side Ohio
• Together Through Grief

Products and services

• Clinical CALM Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained 17,000+ Ohioans in suicide prevention recognition and response from 2020-2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, notable and general.

• Ohio Department of Behavioral HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021State agency collaboration on suicide fatality review boards. OSPF collaborates with DBH and Ohio Department of Health to host the Ohio Suicide Fatality Review Best Practices Summit and provide technical support to county committees.
• Ohio Department of HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for suicide prevention data, SFR program oversight, and 988 hotline collaboration. Provided guidance on Suicide Fatality Review per ODH webpage.
• Ohio Department of AgingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on developing 'Identifying and Reducing Suicide Risk in Older Ohioans' resource guide for professionals, caregivers, and communities. Part of steering committee for older adult suicide prevention.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member for older adult suicide prevention resource development. OSPF has dedicated veteran suicide prevention programs with 254 Ohio veteran deaths reported in 2023.
• Life Side OhiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide campaign partnering with firearm retailers to distribute mental health resources, firearm safety education, and secure storage information. Jerrod Combs previously partnered with Life Side Ohio while working at outdoor supply retailer.
• Man Therapy OhiomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide men's mental health campaign targeting men ages 35-65 who account for 80% of Ohio suicide deaths. OSPF promotes Man Therapy website (mantherapy.org) as free mental health resource. Includes videos, activities, and mental health information.
• Cincinnati BengalsnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerNFL team partnership with OSPF for 'Kick the Stigma' mental health campaign. Brings high-profile visibility to suicide prevention and mental health awareness through sports platform.
• LifeCare AlliancenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee member for older adult suicide prevention resource. Community organization serving older adults in Ohio.
• Area Agencies on AgingnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteering committee members for older adult suicide prevention resource development. Network of agencies providing aging services throughout Ohio.
• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenternotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner on steering committee for older adult suicide prevention resource. Contributes clinical expertise to suicide prevention initiatives.
• Ohio Mental Health & Recovery Board of Mahoning CountynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty mental health board steering committee member for older adult suicide prevention. Also provides QPR training and coordinates suicide fatality review committees.
• Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug, & Mental Health Services BoardnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty mental health board steering committee member for older adult suicide prevention resource development.
• ADAMHS Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll CountiesnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty behavioral health board steering committee member for older adult suicide prevention resource development.
• UMADAOPnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Outreach Program - steering committee member addressing mental health disparities in minority communities.
• International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partner and exhibitor for Together Forward virtual conference. Brings international perspective and content to Ohio suicide prevention conversation.
• Ohio Farm BureaunotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance addressing high suicide rates among farmers and agricultural workers. Provides mental health resources and stigma reduction for farming communities.
• Ohio Department of AgriculturenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance addressing agricultural community mental health and suicide prevention.
• CaresourcegeneralOthersHealth insurance provider listed among OSPF's partners. Supports suicide prevention initiatives and resources.
• 33 ForevernotableOthersSuicide prevention nonprofit founded by parents who lost a child to suicide. Works to turn grief into purpose through advocacy and awareness.
• NAMI OhionotableOthersNational Alliance on Mental Illness Ohio chapter. Listed as partner in suicide prevention coalition ecosystem.
• Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery BoardnotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounty board providing QPR training to employers, coordinating suicide fatality review, and leading older adult suicide prevention initiatives. Represents OSPF's community implementation model.
• Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery BoardgeneralImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCounty board implementing gunlock distributions, 988 promotion, and Man Therapy campaign. Reports uptick in older white male suicides.
• Direction Home of Eastern OhionotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea Agency on Aging partner forming coalition with Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board and Public Health to address rising suicide rates among older adults.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crisis Text Line: National nonprofit providing 24/7 crisis support via text message, now part of the 988 ecosystem. Comparable to OSPF's role in promoting and supporting 988 as a primary crisis intervention channel.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): National nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention through research, education, advocacy, and loss support. Directly comparable mission and programming to OSPF, with state chapters (including Ohio) operating in the same space.
• The Trevor Project: National nonprofit providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. Operates a 24/7 crisis lifeline (now integrated with 988) comparable to the crisis response advocacy OSPF performs in Ohio.
• The Jason Foundation: National nonprofit focused on youth and young adult suicide prevention through education and awareness programs for parents, educators, and peers. Comparable to OSPF's youth-focused segment work, including Sources of Strength and youth advisory councils.
• 33 Forever: Ohio-based suicide prevention nonprofit founded by parents who lost a child to suicide. Listed as a direct OSPF partner and operates in the same Ohio ecosystem for advocacy and survivor support.
• NAMI Ohio (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Ohio state chapter of NAMI providing mental health advocacy, education, and support. Listed as a direct partner of OSPF and operates overlapping programming in mental health support and suicide prevention advocacy.

Others

• Vibrant Emotional Health: National nonprofit that operates the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline backbone. OSPF advocates for permanent funding of 988, and Vibrant's infrastructure is the direct channel through which Ohio's 988 contacts are handled.

Broad incumbents

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): Federally funded resource center providing best practices, training, and technical assistance for suicide prevention. Operates broadly across the U.S. with similar training/coordination role to OSPF, but at the national level.
• Mental Health America (MHA): National nonprofit focused on mental health advocacy, education, and screening. Comparable to OSPF's mental health awareness and resource distribution work, including the screening tool featured on OSPF's website.

Regional players

• Indiana Suicide Prevention Network: Indiana's statewide suicide prevention coalition, structurally similar to OSPF's coordinating role in Ohio. Operates in an adjacent Midwestern state with comparable programming and state-agency partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=LNeWw8y6tAE
• Facebookfacebook.com/ohiospf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-suicide-prevention-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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