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Registration Open for Kevin's Song 2026
Michigan’s largest and widely respected symposium directly focusing on suicide — the Kevin’s Song 10th Annual Suicide Prevention Education Summit, The Power of 10: A Legacy of Hope • A Future of Possibility , returns January 22 – 23, 2026 to the St. John’s Resort located at 44045 Five Mile Rd. in Plymouth, Michigan Kevin’s Song and representatives from community mental health organizations around the state have worked together to offer a variety of sessions that will enable
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: Saturday, November 22, 2025
In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate, leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support. It was determined that Survivor Day would always fall on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving, as the holidays are often
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988 Year 3 in Review
988 is available 24/7 for free and confidential support for anyone experiencing behavioral health-related distress — whether that is...
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2024 Berrien County Deaths Report
To be the best advocate, we must stay informed. The deaths by suicide in Berrien County have declined, for which we are grateful....
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OK2SAY - Michigan's Student Safety Program
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips  on potential harm or criminal activities...
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2nd Annual STAY; Your Story’s Not Over 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 20, 2025 STAY; Your Story’s Not Over is being held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Village of Baroda, MI....
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Michigan Law for Firearm Safety
Michigan Medicine has updated their article: New Michigan laws make storing firearms safely more important than ever. There are many...
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2024 Annual Report
BCSPC would like to thank all those who joined us in 2024. The mission of this coalition is “to connect the people of Berrien County to...
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Thank you to SWMAR!
The Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS® (SWMAR) recently celebrated their sixth annual holiday luncheon and fundraising...
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BCSPC Meetings for 2025
BCSPC invites you to join our first meeting of the new year. We would love more participation from Berrien County residents and...
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Handling Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season can be complicated especially for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. There is no right or wrong way to...
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Free Counseling Services at Andrews University
If you know of potential clients (children, adolescents, adults, couples, families) who may benefit from counseling services, the Andrews...
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2023 Berrien County Deaths Report
The Office of the Medical Examiner and Forensic Services at Western Michigan University recently released their annual report containing...
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Michigan's 988 Year in Review
In celebration of the second anniversary of 988 going live this month, MDHHS has releases the latest edition of the 988 Year in Review ....
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Suicide Prevention Plans
Below are two suicide prevention plans. The first is Michigan’s three year plan and the second is the national strategy. Suicide...
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Michigan Behavioral Health Crisis System Update - February 2024
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released their quarterly Michigan Behavioral Health Crisis System Update. You...
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Updated ManTherapy.org Website
Man Therapy Michigan has recently made a major update to their website. It is a valuable resource for helping men with mental health...
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Safety Planning for Youth Suicide Prevention-Free Online Course
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released a new online course, Safety Planning for Youth Suicide Prevention. This free,...
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Coalition Receives $15,000 Donation
The Four Winds Casino recently donated $15,000 to the Berrien County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The generous donation was made...
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Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Survey
Corewell Health South is in the process of collecting input for the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Below, you will find...
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