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:
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.
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?
