Crisis & Emergency

Kevin’s Song is a charitable organization dedicated to generating public awareness about the causes of suicide, its prevalence in our society and possible preventive measures. As an organization, we are creating a working community of professionals and advocates that is rapidly being recognized as the go-to resource in the metropolitan Detroit area for offering knowledge, hope and healing to individuals, families and communities touched by suicide. This includes suicide related to mental illness, recreational and prescription substance abuse and life-event triggers.

Specialties and Services

Offer resources for the general public about the causes of suicide as well as effective methods of preventing it;
Offer the latest research on our website, through conferences and workshops and through the film “Death is NOT the Answer” which Kevin’s Song executive produced;
Give people a place where they can learn about support groups and activities for those who have lost loved ones to suicide;
Sponsor an annual conference that brings together experts in the field of suicidology and provides networking opportunities for groups, organizations and individuals who are involved in the work of preventing suicides;
Work with other suicide prevention organizations to increase awareness and help eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness.

Professional Degrees/Credentials/Certifications/Licenses

Gail Urso, MBA in Educational Psychology, Practicing Interior Designer 35 years
John Urso, JD, Attorney at Law
Our Board of Directors is made of professionals with various degrees.
Our Advisory Council consists of individuals with LMSW degrees and Ph.D.s, as well as two authors, a crisis center director, an attorney, a CPA, and a Rabbi.
Our staff consists of three very dedicated people with multiple skills and talents!

Affiliations

American Association of Suicidology

About

Kevin’s Song was founded to honor Kevin Urso, the son of Gail and John Urso of Grosse Pointe Park, who ended his life in March of 2013 at the age of 41. In April of 2016, Kevin’s Song sponsored “The Silent Epidemic: A Conference on Suicide” at the Inn at St. John’s. Approximately 500 medical and mental health professionals, first responders, educators, clergy, survivors of suicide and the interested public attended. A second conference on suicide will be held at the Inn at St. John’s November 9-11, 2017.

Kevin’s Song also inspired and executive produced a film entitled “Death is NOT the Answer.” The film was directed by award winning director Keith Famie. It aired in a two hour special on Detroit PBS in November 2016 and will air again throughout Michigan on PBS in the near future.