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Remembering loved ones, crew members, passengers, friends, children and family. We remember people today.

September is Su***de Prevention month.

Talk Away the Dark | AFSP Talk Away the Dark encourages the people in our lives to open up about what they’re thinking, and bring the scariest emotions out of the shadows and into the light.

The truth is, we need Sinead and "more" like her.

Why we feel so bad about Sinéad O’Connor What happens when we lose our truth-teller?

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988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ Pilot Now 24/7 with Text and Chat - Vibrant Emotional Health Vibrant Emotional Health is excited to announce that, starting Monday, March 6, 2023, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ pilot line is now available 24/7 by texting 988 and by chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/) in addition to the “press 3” option available by phone 24/7. Prior to this,...

Very sad news today. I recall watching Twitch's rise from . Please ask questions if you have an inkling someone is struggle. We are all responsible for our loved ones in some small way.

‘Ellen’ show DJ, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, dies at 40 “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement," his wife, Allison Holker Boss, said.

If you don't know who Matthew Shepard is, you should. If you're young, gay, and don't know who Matthew Shepard is, you should.
If you're a parent, and don't know who Matthew Shepard is, you should.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/matthew-shepard-legacy-gay-college-student-20-years/story?id=58242426

Washington National Cathedral on Twitter “Join Washington National Cathedral in remembering the life of Matthew Shepard tomorrow, December 1, on what would have been his 46th birthday. A new devotional portrait of Matthew by Kelly Latimore will be dedicated. (c) 2022, WNC. All rights reserved. https://t.co/f3l3fIPEse”

Holidays can bring up lots of emotions, especially those experiencing complicated grief. Give yourself some grace.

DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Know the signs

988 starts tomorrow. If you need help, support or an ear call 988.

Let's Talk About Mental Health Hotline '988': Readiness, Need, and a Chance for Change "So, are we ready? The short answer? No."

This could be your child. Every parent and friend of a parent should read this.

Denise Schatt-Denslow keep fighting the "good" fight!

Our insurance halted our son's mental health care, and he paid with his life Our 15-year-old son died by su***de. He died because our insurance company deemed his mental health treatment as not medically necessary.

How do you help a grieving friend? - Refuge In Grief How do you respond to pain? When we talk about the skills needed to support a grieving friend, we're not just talking about grief related to death.

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June is Pride month. Head Up Heart Open & AFSP believe that it is our individual & collective responsibility to support the mental health & wellbeing of LGBTQ people.

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LGBTQ mental health and su***de prevention AFSP is dedicated to preventing su***de among le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and q***r (LGBTQ) people. As a public health organization, AFSP believes that it is our individual and collective responsibility to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people.

Very sad. Dialogue is pinnacle. Sometimes, we just have to ask our friends & family, "are you considering harming yourself?"

National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

Former Miss USA and 'Extra' correspondent Cheslie Kryst dies at 30 Kryst, an attorney, posted on Instagram just hours before her death.

***Attn: High-Schoolers, Middle-Schoolers & Parents*** Here's a great FREE film to watch w/ your kid on mental health, su***de, social media & their thoughts on therapy. There are NO adults in this film.

Thx to Margie Anderson & Carly Ann Fleege for the invite & panel discussion. You both are wonderful friends, advocates & parents unafraid of having tough conversations.

Huge shoutout to event organizers Kid in the Corner & Mental Health America of Arizona.

Not Alone Driven by a desire to understand why her best friend killed herself at 16, Jacqueline Monetta now 18, sits down with teens to talk about their struggles with mental illness and thoughts of su***de.

Texas removes su***de hotline from LGBTQ site because it could hurt GOP governor’s reelection Greg Abbott's primary opponent said it's "offensive to see Greg Abbott use our tax dollars to advocate for transgender ideology," because a state website linked an LGBTQ su***de hotline. It was promptly removed...

Check in if you suspect anything. Be kind, be open, gentle & genuine. Just don't be silent.

Why We Need to Talk About ‘Quiet’ Su***de Attempts "Su***de isn't always as clear-cut as it seems."

Halo announcer says TRANS RIGHTS Taken from here: https://twitter.com/tanisthelesbiab/status/1422603580746260483 and cleaned up by me.Download wav file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bRUV...

We can all take a page from Naomi & Simone. Parents, share this with your athletic and non-athletic children. Don't miss the point as so many have. Listen versus hearing.

Opinion | Simone Biles' critics are not only cruel, they're missing the point Team USA isn't helped by an athlete risking injury. I learned that the hard way.