Dublin Police and city officials marked World Suicide Prevention Day by reminding residents that walk-in mental health support is available at locations across town.

In posts on X and Facebook this week, the department and the city urged people to look for the Safe Space Dublin sticker at city buildings, Washington Township fire stations and community locations. At each marked site, someone is available to listen and connect visitors with mental health support and resources.

Safe Space Dublin is an ongoing Dublin Police Department initiative listed among the department's community programs. Officer Scott Brown, a school resource officer at Dublin Scioto High School, founded the program.

Brown received the Community Service Award at the 2025 Ohio Attorney General's Law Enforcement Training Symposium, a statewide honor recognizing officers who strengthen ties between law enforcement and the community. His work leading Safe Space Dublin and founding Dublin Food for Thought were cited among his accomplishments, according to the city's Facebook page.

The program's reach extends beyond government buildings. The Dublin Arts Council became an official Safe Space Dublin location in March 2023, when Brown visited to place the sticker on the organization's door.

The city also offers additional mental health resources. Dublin hosted a Mental Health Town Hall on May 7 at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, where community partners including Syntero and the Dublin Wellness Alliance presented available services. Dublin Police officers on the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) receive advanced training to respond to people experiencing mental health challenges, according to the town hall announcement.

When Dublin officers encounter someone in a mental health crisis, they can refer that person to Syntero's public safety services liaison, Shannon Black-Dotson. Dublin City Schools also operates Hope Squads, a peer-to-peer mental health support program, in its schools.

Residents interested in learning more about crisis response can attend the Dublin Police Department's Public Safety U session on behavioral health and crisis intervention on Oct. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m.

If you are having suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.