--- title: Life Side Ohio | Older Adults Resources --- Need immediate help? [Call](tel:988) or [Text](sms:988) 988    Visit [988lifeline.org](http://988lifeline.org) to learn more. 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These resources help families, caregivers, and professionals recognize the warning signs and offer support. --- ![NEW\_Ohio1L\_280Blue cs6\[2\]-1](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NEW_Ohio1L_280Blue%20cs6%5B2%5D-1.webp?width=350&height=129&name=NEW_Ohio1L_280Blue%20cs6%5B2%5D-1.webp "NEW_Ohio1L_280Blue cs6[2]-1") ![Asset 5@8x](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%205@8x.png?width=83&height=100&name=Asset%205@8x.png "Asset 5@8x") ## MEET THE OHIO AAP ## Life Side Ohio is partnering with the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) to bring its *Store It Safe* initiative to youth and families across our state. [LEARN MORE](https://ohioaap.org/storeitsafe) ## Educating the Life Side Ohio 50+ Community on Firearm Safety ## Free, practical resources for older Ohioans, caregivers and the communities that support them. Learn the warning signs, how to help and why safe storage matters. [DOWNLOAD TOOLKIT](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/Life%20Side%20Ohio%2050+%20Program%20Toolkit.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Older Woman looking out a window](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_851503944.jpeg?width=2000&height=1054&name=AdobeStock_851503944.jpeg "Older Woman looking out a window") ### Firearms Legacy Plan Video player - Play YouTube Video: Firearms Legacy Plan - Click to play video ### Toolkit with Sandy Williams Video player - Play YouTube Video: Toolkit with Sandy Williams - Click to play video ### Toolkit with Clinicians Video player - Play YouTube Video: Toolkit with Clinicians - Click to play video ![Older man walking with a cane and his daughter outdoors](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_521991554.jpg?width=2000&height=1054&name=AdobeStock_521991554.jpg "Older man walking with a cane and his daughter outdoors") ## IDENTIFYING AND REDUCING SUICIDE RISK IN OLDER OHIOANS ## Check out the new resource guide for professionals, caregivers, and communities. [DOWNLOAD TOOLKIT](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/Identifying-and-Reducing-Suicide-Risk-in-Older-Ohioans.pdf?hsLang=en) ## KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS ## Preventing a suicide attempt starts with understanding how to recognize when your child needs help. [DOWNLOAD GUIDE](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/Suicide-Among-Older-Adults_September.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Older and younger women looking at each other and smiling in a park](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_722441630.jpeg?width=2000&height=1054&name=AdobeStock_722441630.jpeg "Older and younger women looking at each other and smiling in a park") ![Older Woman looking out a window](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_851503944.jpeg?width=2000&height=1054&name=AdobeStock_851503944.jpeg "Older Woman looking out a window") ## UNDERSTAND ISOLATION'S IMPACT ## How social isolation affects an older adult's health, and ways to help them stay connected [DOWNLOAD GUIDE](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hubfs/July-2024-Senior-Loneliness-and-Isolation-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ## FIREARM LIFE PLAN ## Check out the new resource guide for professionals, caregivers, and communities. [VISIT THE SITE](https://firearmlifeplan.org/) ![Firearm Life Plan logo](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Firearm%20Life%20Plan%20logo.png?width=1360&height=716&name=Firearm%20Life%20Plan%20logo.png "Firearm Life Plan logo") ![Asset 13@8x](https://www.lifesideohio.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%2013@8x.png?width=60&height=60&name=Asset%2013@8x.png "Asset 13@8x") # "A question as simple as, ‘Hey, how are you really?’ can mean the difference between life and death." Joe King, Range & Training Manager, Black Wing Shooting Center # 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 talk openly and honestly about Ohio’s suicide crisis and how to address it. 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