>>The President of ISP
 

Welcome,

My name is Matthew Dovel and I’m the president and founder of ISP.

I've been called a very interesting guy by many people.  I've died already...twice!

At the age of twelve I drowned in a friends swimming pool, went into the white light, stood face to face with God himself, and was told that I still had work to do and was sent back.

I was not happy about being sent back here, as the white light was beyond pleasure, making me associate earth as being hell!  I found relief in alcohol, and drugs, and by the time I was twenty-five I had a thousand dollar a week drug habit!

Not wanting to live the way I was any longer I attempted to return to the white light by attempting suicide.  The date was May 30, 1987!  I had another near-death experience, but this time I got to experience a trip to the real Hell, for three days! Upon my return I was literally scared straight!  I have not touched a drop of alcohol, or a drug since, and have dedicated my life to helping the alcoholic, drug addict, and the suicidal.

I wrote my auto biography in 2003 about these experiences to the afterlife in a best selling life after death book called, "My Last Breath".

I've been on "Good Morning America", "20/20" and numerous other media print, radio and TV shows (to many to mention here).

Yet, I find the time to talk with anyone that makes the effort to contact me.  I have a unique outlook on life as I've seen what is next, and being given another chance...twice, I think everyone deserves a second chance, if they want one!

I would like to thank you for visiting our web site and for taking the time to learn more about our organization, International Suicide Prevention, Inc. a public nonprofit organization 501(c)(3).

Here are some facts about a suicide:

  1. Suicide is preventable cause of death.  Most do not even think that suicide can happen to their family, or to one of their close friends until after it is too late.  Learn how to detect if someone is contemplating suicide and how to help them. Thousands of people visit this web site every week to learn what they can do.


Matthew Dovel, President of ISP

I represent an area of our social make up that has fallen through a giant crack, suicide.  Even though the surviving family members are survivors of a violent death, they are not classified as victims?  Sadly, if they assist in the clean up of a family members suicide scene due to shame, guilt, lack of insurance, or lack of money, they will be put into our nations highest risk group for future suicides.

This is why after working in the field of suicide prevention for over 21 years, I founded ISP (International Suicide Prevention) a 501(c)(3) public charity to assist surviving family members in scene cleanup, and counseling. There are over 90 suicides a day nationally, over half of these suicides are by firearms.   Over 80% of all in home suicides are currently being cleaned up by a family member or, close friend.  The cost of cleaning a suicide scene, on average, is $1,500.00 each.

With a conservative estimate we are in need of $50,000.00 a day to provide our services.
 
What does this mean exactly?  It means that if someone calls our organization in need of a suicide scene clean up, that is within driving distance, I will go and do it personally for the surviving family members. This is a social moral obligation that I solely bare the burden for until we get the needed funding to pay bio hazardous cleaning companies to clean these scenes.

So, know that I work for a very worthy non profit and we gladly accept donations of any amount that can be mailed, or given through Paypal online.

A suicide scene is considered to be a biohazard and should be cleaned up by a certified biohazard team (average cost is $1,500.00).

Legally, the only one that can clean a suicide scene, other than a biohazard team, is a family member.  Now can you imagine someone like a mother, spouse or child being faced with the dilemma of having a bloody mess in their home that was once a loved one, and no money to pay for it to be removed?

We are the only national organization that will pay for the suicide scene cleanup, that gets a family temporary housing until the home is restored, and that arranges counseling for any family member wanting it.

2,740 times someone, somewhere, will walk in on a suicide scene, everyday!  What they see, smell, and feel after having experienced this horrific sight will haunt them for the rest of their lives.  Why, what ifs, I should have, I didn't think they would, anger, depression, sadness, and I wish I new what to do to have saved their life, will be the memories they keep from this moment on.  Suicide is a very preventable cause of death! Learn what you can do to save a life!

Sincerely,

Matthew Dovel
President, and founder of International Suicide Prevention.

 

Matthew Dovel, sits on the board of advisors for ABRA (American Bio-Recovery Association).

The American Bio-Recovery Association has initiated an industry relationship program to connect with those trades and services directly related to its own, reaching out to the leaders of organizations such as NOVA (National Organization of Victims Assistance) and ISP (International Suicide Prevention), as well as author Bill Jenkins (What to do After the Police Leave) and nationally recognized independent adjuster Peter J. Crosa. These are but a few who serve on ABRA’s board of advisors.

It says something about ABRA’s confidence in the program that, in any given disaster response, the association can call on and consult with the board of advisors so that any family, business or community being assisted can be confident that their needs are paramount and are being addressed in the most professional manner possible. ABRA believes this will greatly benefit all industries involved, while also serving the greater need of those who directly benefit from any combination of services. During a disaster, this venture can create better and greater communications and expand shared resources in equipment, manpower and supplies, as well as show strength in unity and numbers. ABRA believes that a proactive stance such as this is what the bio-recovery industry needs. Realizing that no contingency plan is perfect, ABRA has set up its board of advisors so that each disaster response can be immediately tailored to fit the specific scenario. These same professionals may also be called upon to offer their views or insights on any by-law changes or amendments to policies and procedures that make up ABRA’s core structure.

 

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