SOLITUDE MINISTRIES provides suicide prevention and education services. We are a registered non profit in Ohio and have a 501c3 status.
If you are in crisis, please call 800-273-8255 or text to 741741
Your story doesn’t end here;
Who we are.
Solitude Ministries was formed in 2017 by Kathy, Jim, and Gabie Oliver after they lost their son and brother to suicide in 2016. As a result of this tragedy, the family decided they wanted to help others in similar situations and try to find ways of preventing this from happening to other families. Solitude Ministries has worked with other local partners and schools to provide suicide prevention and awareness services.
YOU MATTER.
Simply put, you matter. We want everyone to know that. With all of the noise in our society today, it is easy for some to feel lost. We want them and YOU to know that YOU MATTER.
Max’s Story.
Max Oliver was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and a gentle and caring person. Max suffered from anxiety and depression most of his life and on July 30, 2016 he took his own life. Max was more that the disease he suffered from and the legacy he left can be seen in the hearts he touched. Max was a kind soul; he would literally give you the shirt off his back. He spent a lot of time helping at Old Fort Church doing everything from fixing things to playing in the church band. He was a talented musician, playing the guitar, bass, drums, and anything he could get his hands on. He loved giving lessons and teaching people his love of music.
Max was only 19 years old when he left us but he packed a lot of memories and love into those years. Those of us that were fortunate enough to know Max can attest to his generous nature, he could be very funny or very quiet and thoughtful. He was extremely smart, reading constantly and enjoyed discussing ‘big’ picture issues regarding God, physics, and spirituality. He touched so many lives in so many ways; he didn’t realize his importance in this world.
Max, like many others, didn’t share with us his struggles and internalized them. We would have done anything to help him, we just didn’t know the extent of his suffering. We know we will see Max again in a better place, however until then our hearts our broken. We need to make sure everyone who is in need of help gets it and those suffering with the loss of a loved one are given the proper care and guidance they need as well. The impact of suicide is tremendous in so many ways and the family left behind is dealing with unfathomable grief yet often has little resources to help. Please reach out if you need help, YOU MATTER.
Jim, Kathy, and Gabie Oliver
Make a donation.
Solitude Ministries is a non profit and a 501c3, therefore all donations are tax deductible. All donations go towards services in the communities we serve in Northwest Ohio.
You can also donate to Max’s remembrance page at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, you can donate here.
Contact us.
solitudeministries@outlook.com
PO BOX 34
Green Springs, OH 44836