Our Purpose

We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization consisting of Waupaca County community members who formed a coalition to educate the community with a goal of preventing suicides. The Waupaca County Suicide Prevention Coalition's (WCSPC) purpose is to create a local culture with zero deaths by suicide in Waupaca County; to educate residents that it is acceptable and healthy to seek resources; to engage in an open dialog on mental health issues and suicide ideation; and to offer educational events to the community in an attempt to open avenues of discussion regarding suicide, mental health and reduce associated stigma.

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Who We Are
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​The Waupaca County Suicide Prevention Coalition (WCSPC) was established in December 2011 by concerned county residents following a rash of suicides. The coalition has more than 20 volunteers, ranging from counselors and social workers to nurses, veterans’ specialists, police officers, clergy, and community specialists. Several of our team members have lost friends or relatives to suicide.

What We Do

Our primary mission is to eliminate suicide in Waupaca County. WCSPC has sponsored several events with the intent of getting the word out that HELP IS AVAILABLE.
• Annual Walk for Awareness
• Annual Guest Speaker
​• Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training