Oneida County Suicide Prevention Coalition

About us: The Oneida County Suicide Prevention Coalition is a dedicated collective promoting education and connections to reduce stigma and save lives throughout Oneida County. The Oneida County Suicide Prevention Coalition envisions a community where suicide prevention is prioritized, stigma is eliminated, and every individual is supported in their journey toward healing. Through collaboration, education, and outreach, we aim to create an inclusive and accessible environment where residents of all backgrounds feel empowered to seek help, share their stories, and find hope. By fostering connection and building awareness, we strive to reduce the impact of suicide in Oneida County, ensuring that no one faces mental health challenges alone. Together, we will build a stronger, safer, and more compassionate community, committed to saving lives and nurturing the well-being of all.

Chair: Stephanie Rivera (Oneida County Department of Mental Health) srivera@oneidacountyny.gov

Members:

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Center for Family Life and Recovery
• Central Association for Blind and Visually Impaired
• Central Problem Gambling Resource Center
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
• Helio Health
• Integrated Community Alternatives Network
• Mohawk Valley Latino Association
• NAACP Rome
• The Neighborhood Center, Inc.
• Oneida County Department of Family and Community Services
• Oneida County Department of Mental Health
• Oneida County Health Department
• Resource Center for Independent Living
• The Center
• The Q Center
• SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program of Oneida/Herkimer Counties
• United States Department of Veterans Affairs – Syracuse VAMC
• Upstate New York Poison Control Center
• Utica Center for Development

2025 Strategic Plan