Syntero Partners to Promote Firearm Safety and Prevent Suicide
Updated: Oct 16, 2024
Susan Ortega, MSW, LISW-S, Syntero’s director of strategic partnerships and initiatives for
Franklin County, poses with Dublin Police Chief Justin Paez (left) and Deputy Chief Greg Lattanzi at the recent Life Side Ohio campaign launch from the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. The purpose of the campaign is to prevent suicide through the safe storage of firearms and education. Ortega is a member of the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition and a long-time champion of suicide prevention. Click here to read more about the campaign and watch the press conference.
Syntero also has a limited number of lock boxes available at all four locations. Lock boxes can be used to safely store firearms and medication. Syntero partners with Columbus Public Health to provide lock boxes for Franklin County residents age 24 or younger with history of or current safety risks. There are no age restrictions for Delaware or Morrow County residents. Click here to learn more about safe-proofing your home.
Photo Source: City of Dublin
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