LORAIN, Ohio — It’s not an easy topic to discuss, but Lorain County is initiating conversations about suicide prevention. This week, the Lorain County Suicide Prevention Coalition hosted a community forum on awareness, connection and action after a recent uptick in suicide deaths in the county. In November, the Lorain County Coroner’s Office alerted Lorain County Public Health about the early data. WATCH:Lorain County opens crisis centerRELATED: Lorain County opens $19 million crisis center for mental health, addiction careAdvocates said the crisis center has already become a valuable asset for addiction recovery and mental health care. Catherine Ross is the Lorain County reporter at News 5 Cleveland.