09/11/2026
On Thursday, Mahoning County Commissioners took time to recognize World Su***de Prevention Day.” They heard from Duane Piccirilli of the Mental Health and Recovery Board, Ryan Tekac of Mahoning County Public Health and Joe Rossi with Dimension Home of Eastern Ohio. To date, there have been 24 suicides in Mahoning County, with two-thirds of them involving older men. A special Su***de Review Board studies each case, looking for possible trends that can be addressed. They urge anyone in need, or who knows a family member or friend in crisis to contact Help Hotline/211 or the national crisis Hotline at 988.