About SPEAK UP
Empowering the community to SPEAK UP to eliminate suicide in Cortland County
The SPEAK UP Suicide Prevention Coalition was established in May of 2019 with a mission to:
Prevent suicide in Cortland County through:
a. Creating awareness & understanding about the prevalence of suicide to reduce stigma
b. Educational opportunities to empower individuals to speak up for themselves and others
c. Perseverance with support to increase hope and strengthen our community
SPEAK UP Cortland is run by volunteers from many different agencies, organizations, and partners all working together to serve the people of Cortland County
Our current strategic plan focuses on two priority populations: Men over the age of 35 and Youths
We have two subcommittees to address these: Means Safety and Youth/Schools