Prevent Su***de Greater Milwaukee (PSGM) is a coalition of volunteers representing local agencies and organizations as well as the general community.
PSGM is part of the state-wide initiative, Prevent Su***de Wisconsin (PSW) and a program of Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA of WI). We are a community coalition working together to reduce the number of attempts and deaths by su***des. We are an open coalition and invite new members who are interested in the cause of su***de prevention. We are a no-pressure coalition! To belong can mean you attend a training “here and there” or you run an elaborate work-group.
PSGM Vision: Community awareness and education regarding su***de will lead to early intervention and prevent su***de attempts and deaths by su***de.
PSGM Mission: The coalition promotes su***de prevention by providing education, increasing awareness, and facilitating community collaboration.
Coalition Structure:
PSGM Steering Committee:
The Steering Committee’s responsibilities include coalition leadership, development and implementation of the PSGM strategic plan, and oversight of all PSGM work-groups, programs, training, and information disseminated by PSGM. The Steering Committee will carry out the mission and vision of PSGM, and will ensure that consideration is given to the perspective of all constituents of the coalition. The Steering Committee holds monthly meetings.
PSGM Workgroups:
Task oriented groups responsible for the implementation of specific PSGM programs, training and/or other objectives. Work-groups hold task driven periodic meetings.
PSGM Coalition Partners:
Greater Milwaukee community organizations and individuals make up this network committed to an integrated and collaborative approach to su***de prevention consistent with the goals/objectives of PSGM and the Wisconsin Su***de Prevention Strategy. Partners provide input into coalition direction, policies, and activities.
PSGM Coalition Partner meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
Community Involvement:
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Su***de Prevention Training
The coalition uses QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Su***de Prevention as its training tool.
1 ½ hour QPR Gatekeeper trainings to interested groups throughout the community. Train the Trainer 8-hour certification trainings are offered periodically as well.
To schedule a training, contact us at info@preventsu***demke.com
Community Outreach & Engagement
We are often asked to have a booth or table at a resource fair. We attend these events in order to educate the public about su***de prevention. We are also asked to give presentations regarding su***de prevention at schools, churches, and other venues. We use our pool of expert speakers within PSGM to meet this need.
