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Who Are We?

We are a group of caring, committed, and concerned community members who are dedicated to the prevention of suicide in Columbia County. We work together to create a culture of care in Columbia County.

 

We accomplish this by taking action whenever we can, connecting community efforts, strengthening our community's capacity to assist, and educating on suicide and the stigma surrounding it. 

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Our membership is made up of representatives of local businesses, organizations, support services, and more. A few of our partners include:

Columbia

Health

Services

Grace

Lutheran

Church

Columbia Funeral Home

Scappoose

School District

St. Helens

School

District

Community

Action

Team

Our most important member is

YOU!

In most cases, suicide is a solitary event and yet it has often far-reaching repercussions for many others. It is rather like throwing a stone into a pond; the ripples spread and spread.   

Alison Wertheimer

Suicide Prevention Coordinator​
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If you have any questions/concerns regarding suicide or suicide prevention efforts in Columbia County, please do not hesitate to reach out!

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Email: strejo@columbia-health.org

Phone: (503) 397-4651 ext. 2006

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Thanks for joining our fight!

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