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Contact:
- Email: spcicwi@gmail.com Shoe Memorial
- Instagram: suicide_prevention_iowa_co._wi
- Facebook: Suicide Prevention Coalition of Iowa County WI
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Our team: We are a group of concerned citizens from a variety of professions ranging from law enforcement, mortician, therapist, educators, religious personnel, medical personnel, and Survivors of a Suicide loss.
Mission statement: Because we value human life, the mission of Suicide Prevention of Iowa County is to prevent suicide through awareness, education, collaboration, and improved access to mental health care.
- In January 2018 we have expanded our geographical area due to lack of services and need to include Grant, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk and Crawford Counties.
Our Vision is suicide-free communities where people will recognize the warning signs, intervene, and help individuals find hope.
Our Accomplishments (2014-Present)
2018
Suicide Awareness:
- Awareness Night at Sporting events - Dodgeville VS Prairie Du Chien, Iowa-Grant VS Cuba City, Barneveld VS Pecatonica
- Community Campaign- Businesses / schools wear Suicide Prevention T-Shirts on Fridays in May (Mental Health Month) & September (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month)
- Suicide Memorial Shoe Display - Sunday, May 27, 2018 Mineral Point
- Suicide Memorial Walk July 7th, 2018 in Ridgeway, WI
- Fundraisers
- Helicopter Golf Ball Drop- Ridgeway,WI
- Dodgeball Tournament - Mineral Point, WI
- Public Service Announcements (PSA) -
- Channel 47 (Mid Dec. - Mid Jan.) & Channel 3 (February).
- Newspaper Public Service Announcements
- Pam Janhke interview & Airing farmer focused PSA
- Dannika Lewis Channel 3 coverage of sports nights & interviews for segment.
Education & Collaboration:
- QPR Training - 14 -Barneveld School Staff, Dodgeville High School Staff
- Added 5 counties (Grant, LaFayette, Richland, Sauk, Crawford) & 25 School Districts to Monthly Newsletter
- Paid for 1 more QPR Trainers to get trained. (Total 9 since 2015)
- Girls Group (4-5grade) in Barneveld- Suicide Prevention, Anger Management
- School wide focus to Suicide Prevention and Awareness- Dodgeville Middle/High School, Seneca Middle/High School
- Mental Health Matters in Lafayette County mental health week supplied suicide materials
Mental Health Access:
- SOS peer support group meetings 2nd Thursday of each month.
2017
Suicide Awareness
- Night at Sporting event in the schools - Dodgeville, River Valley, & Iowa-Grant
- Memorial Day Shoe Display
- Dodgeville Middle School holds School wide assembly - Watch video
- Community Campaign- 410 Shirts were distributed to businesses and schools to wear on Fridays in May (Mental Health Month) & September (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month)
- Created Poster focused on Medical or Incarcerated setting & Agricultural settings
- Suicide Memorial Walk July 4th, 2017 Memorial Walk interview on Channel 3
- Interview with Pam Jahnke "Farm Babe".
- Dodgeball - Dannika Lewis Channel 3
- Fundraisers
- Spaghetti Dinner by St. Mary/Paul Catholic Confirmation Group.
- Helicopter Golf Ball Drop
- Dodgeball Tournament
- Public Service Announcements (PSA) -
- Team with Wisconsin Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to place a billboard in Iowa County thanks to the Donations in Memory of Jeffery Sweeney.
- Channel 47 (Month of February) & Channel 3 (mid February to Mid March).
- Movie Theatres in Dodgeville, Lancaster, Boscobel, & Platteville - Full year.
- Radio Public Service & Newspaper Public Service Announcements
- Created Symbol for teachers to put on their doors so staff and students know it's a safe place to talk about suicide. Approved through DPI.
Education & Collaberation:
- QPR Training - 245 - Barneveld EMT, Hidden Valley Church, MP EMT, MP School Staff, Montfort (reps from Livingston/Rewey/Cobb) EMT
- Present to Community Service Groups - MP Kiwanis, MP School Staff
- Paid for training QPR Presenters. (5 trained)
- Updated Suicide Resource Brochures and business cards for schools & community.
Mental Health Access:
- Day of Bliss (2)- afternoon of free relaxation and art therapy
- SOS Peer Support group 2nd Thursday of each Month
2016
Suicide Awareness:
- Host Suicide Memorial Walk
- Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
- Radio Public Service & Newspaper Public Service Announcements that will go throughout 2016.
Eduction & Collaboration:
- Launched Campaign with 13 Chamber of Commerce & 12 School Districts
- QPR Trained in Iowa Co. - over 200 - Upland Hills Health, UW-Extension Office, WI Dept of Ag, St. Mary's/Paul's Catholic Church & UCC Church Mineral Point.
- Partnered with Upland Hills Health Also, distributed table top brochure holders to all medical centers in Iowa County displaying the Suicide Prevention Resources in Iowa County brochures.
Mental Health Care Access:
- Sponsored Art Therapy Sessions for Grief & Loss, along with Stress Relief.
- SOS Peer Support group 2nd Thursday of each Month
2015
Suicide Awareness:
- Fundraiser- Helicopter Golf Ball Drop
- Started Suicide Memorial Walk
Eduction & Collaboration:
- Mental Health Fair with CESA #3
- QPR Training of Trainers (3 trained in Iowa Co)
- Survivors of Suicide Support Group Facilitator Training (SOS)
- Partnership with: Iowa County Sheriffs Department, Upland Hills Health
- Presented to community action groups & county board committee
Mental Health Access:
- Started SOS Support Group
2014 July started the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Iowa County WI
Suicide Awareness:
- Presented to CESA #3 superintendents meeting
- Created and printed 1500 suicide resource brochures and distributed them throughout Iowa County.
- website set up: www.Suicide-IowaCountyWI.org
- Facebook page: Suicide Prevention Coalition of Iowa County WI
- Suicide prevention information monthly in Church bulletins, CESA#3 Newsletter, Veterans affairs, Compassionate Friends & ADRC
Education & Collaberation:
- Partnership with CESA #3
Mental Health Access:
- Hired Journey Mental Health Crisis Center to present on mental health issues related to suicide 1x each month.
