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The National African American Suicide Prevention Coalition
NAASPC joined the Onyx Gun Club A Gun Lock 4 A Life School program @ Como Elementary School to have a conversation about lethal means safety, and how to react if they discover a gun
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Youth
NAASPC joined Onyx Gun Club @ Wedgewood Middle School to have a conversation about lethal means safety, how to react if they discover a gun & suicide prevention.
The suicide rate among Black youth 10 - 19 has increased 54% since 2018. The suicide rate among Black adolescents is increasing at a faster pace compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
Young Adults
The suicide rates among black young adults 15 - 24 has increased by 37%, the highest rise of any category, from 2018 to 2020.
Adults
Over the years, we have accomplished many important milestones in our mission to support mental health, including expanding our services and increasing accessibility to mental health resources.
Veterans
In 2020, there were 6,146 Veteran suicides, which averages to 16.8 Veterans dying by suicide every day. Suicide was the second leading cause of death among veterans under age 45.8. Veterans have an adjusted suicide rate that is 57.3% greater than the non-veteran U.S
Veterans Resource Event ( Vendors Wanted)
Veterans Resource Event ( Vendors Wanted)
Honoring Our Heroes – Connecting Veterans to Support & Services
Date: July 1st, 2025
Time: 11:00a - 4:00p
Location: Marion Franklin Community Rec 2801 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
FREE & Open to all Veterans and Military Families
Join us for a day of appreciation and empowerment as we connect veterans with local and national resources to support their health, wellness, career, and community needs.
Images of Impact: The Work of National African American Suicide Prevention Coalition in Photos
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