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SAVING LIVES. ## Join Life Side Ohio in the mission to prevent suicide by firearm in communities across the Buckeye State. ![LifeSideOhio\_Logo\_Orange\_VerticalLockup\_RGB\_R1.0\_121721-2](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LifeSideOhio_Logo_Orange_VerticalLockup_RGB_R1.0_121721-2.png?width=255&height=300&name=LifeSideOhio_Logo_Orange_VerticalLockup_RGB_R1.0_121721-2.png "LifeSideOhio_Logo_Orange_VerticalLockup_RGB_R1.0_121721-2") ## WE'RE IN THIS FIGHT TOGETHER ## Backed by the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF), Life Side Ohio exists to unify members of Ohio's firearms community - from owners, hunters, and enthusiasts, to veterans, first responders, and retailers - in the battle to end gun-related suicides. No politics. Just education, resources, and support designed to save lives. Are you in? [ABOUT US](https://www.lifesideohio.org/about?hsLang=en) # THESE ARE OUR VOICES Every person lost to suicide is one person too many, which is why we all must play a role in preventing such tragedies. Hear from Ohioans who are doing their part to save lives. [![LSO\_WebsiteImages\_OurStories\_DenisesStory\_R1.0\_100224](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/LSO_WebsiteImages_OurStories_DenisesStory_R1.0_100224.png)](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-parents-story?hsLang=en) #### A Parent's Story After losing her son to suicide, Denise made it her mission to work with Ohio's firearms community to find solutions. [WATCH VIDEO](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-parents-story?hsLang=en) [![LSO\_WebsiteImages\_OurStories\_HuntingEnthusiasts\_R1.0\_100224](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/LSO_WebsiteImages_OurStories_HuntingEnthusiasts_R1.0_100224.png)](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-hunters-story?hsLang=en) #### A Hunter's Story Daniel is a firearms collector and avid outdoorsman. He's also a father of two who uses gun safety to safeguard his family. [WATCH VIDEO](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-hunters-story?hsLang=en) [![LSO\_WebsiteImages\_OurStories\_FirearmsRetailer\_R1.0\_100224](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/LSO_WebsiteImages_OurStories_FirearmsRetailer_R1.0_100224.png)](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-retailers-story?hsLang=en) #### A Retailer's Story Retailers from across the state are working with Life Side Ohio to save lives through a commitment to suicide prevention and gun safety. [WATCH VIDEO](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-retailers-story?hsLang=en) ![Asset 10@8x](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2010@8x.png?width=418&height=100&name=Asset%2010@8x.png "Asset 10@8x") # HELP IS HERE ## Find the tools you need, including mental health resources, our *Voices for Suicide Prevention* podcast, and the Official Life Side Ohio media kit. [VIEW RESOURCES](https://www.lifesideohio.org/resources/resource-library?hsLang=en) # OUR PARTNERS ![ospflogo-1](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ospflogo-1.webp?width=300&height=126&name=ospflogo-1.webp) ![buckeye firearms](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/buckeye%20firearms.webp?width=342&height=116&name=buckeye%20firearms.webp) ![images](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/images.jpg?width=477&height=105&name=images.jpg) ## FOLLOW US > [Life Side Ohio](https://www.facebook.com/LifeSideOhio/) # "No matter where you're at on the political spectrum, nobody wants their loved one, their friend, their community member, to die by suicide." Tony Coder, Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) # GET INVOLVED Whether you're a gun owner or have lost a friend or loved one to suicide by firearm, our goal is simple - to save lives. We don't talk politics, nor do we wade into debates on legislation. We speak openly and honestly about Ohio's suicide crisis and how to solve it. [CONTACT US](https://www.lifesideohio.org/contact?hsLang=en) ![ospf-logo](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ospf-logo.png?width=133&height=50&name=ospf-logo.png "ospf-logo") In partnership with the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation ![Asset 1@8x](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/Asset%201@8x.png) Follow Us ### [ABOUT](https://www.lifesideohio.org/about?hsLang=en) ### [OUR STORIES](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories?hsLang=en) ### [RESOURCES](https://www.lifesideohio.org/resources?hsLang=en) ### [NEWS](https://www.lifesideohio.org/news?hsLang=en) ### [CONTACT US](https://www.lifesideohio.org/contact?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2026