About Us

Mission Statement
To reduce the number of suicides that take place in Marathon County each year. To accomplish this, it will increase public awareness of suicide, the warning signs and methods for prevention through education, information and collaboration with all who are affected by suicide – which is our entire community.

Vision Statement
Community awareness and education will promote early detection of suicidal behavior, thus help may be attained and death prevented.

Our Partners

  • Healthy Marathon County
  • North Central Health Care
  • Marathon County Health Department
  • Mental Health America-Wisconsin
  • Prevent Suicide Wisconsin

Contact Us
For Crisis Assistance:
1-800-274-TALK (8255)
Marathon County Crisis Center: 715-845-4326
Emergency Services: 911

For Information about joining Prevent Suicide Marathon County:

Debi Traeder, Chair
Prevent Suicide Marathon County
715/551-0966
email: traeders@charter.net

For information about receiving suicide prevention trainings:

Debi Traeder
Prevent Suicide Marathon County
715/551-0966
email: traeders@charter.net

Henry Kanemoto, MD
email: picaboo@charter.net