In order to decrease suicide, we have to make space for survivors of suicide loss and suicide attempts to share their experiences.
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Long after staff leave and long after even the founder leaves, the vampire’s legacy remains. Founders are permanent. A culture is shaped by its founders, forever.
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For some, the prospect going back to school is exciting, full of yearning for the days that carry packed schedules and nights that never end. For others, returning to school can be daunting and sometimes unwelcomed.
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Our communities may have told us that talking about our mental health was a sign of weakness. That it is hard enough being a minority; we need to put up a strong face so they can’t wear us down. But anyone can be affected by mental illness.
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Our texters worry about their friends. We see more conversations about how to help a friend than we do grief, bullying, or substance abuse.
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Most people spend 4th of July outside with their flag raised honoring both the holiday itself as well as those serving in the military. What many may not consider is how this display of patriotism may affect a veteran.
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At the core of our mission is empowerment: helping a person in crisis feel like they’re capable of taking the next step to address their issues.
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Throughout the month of June we asked our Crisis Counselors for words of affirmation that they would want to pass on to our LGBTQ+ texters.
Read MoreThe deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have brought suicide into the public conversation. It’s crucial that this conversation remain focused on prevention and support for those in pain.
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