You Can't Have Me, I'm Not Done Yet, I'm Too Strong!

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This blog is focused on resources for those struggling with suicide and or loved ones who have someone in their life who struggles. These are both local and national resources. If you need help in finding specific help in your area, please let me know and I will do my best to help where I can.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-hours/day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

American Foundation or Suicide Prevention
www.afsp.org
Training for survivors to facilitate survivor support groups or to get involved in education and advocacy

The Alex Project
24-hours/day: Text LISTEN to 741741
Give all youth in crisis the chance to reach life-saving help via texting regardless of where they live
www.alexproject.org/

The Trevor Project
24-hours/day: 1-866-488-7386
www.thetrevorproject.org
Free 24-hour services geared toward LGBT teens in crisis

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
1600 West 2200 South, Ste 202, West Valley City
National: 1-800-950-6264, or Text NAMI to 741741, https://www.nami.org/
Utah: 801-323-9900, https://www.namiut.org/find-resources-by-county
Free education and peer support for those with mental illness, and separate education and peer support for families

Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition
utahsuicideprevention.org/ 

Crisis counseling, mental health information, and referrals in your county
Safe UT Smart Phone App
24-hours/day: Download APP at the Apple Store or Download at Google
Real-time crisis intervention and a confidential tip line; responds to all chats, texts, and calls
healthcare.utah.edu/uni/programs/safe-ut-smartphone-app/ 

Hope4Utah
www.hope4utah.com
National: hope4utah.com/national-resources/
Providing hope and promoting change through school programs, community connections, and mental health partnerships

Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential help for veterans and their families
1-800‐273‐8255 (Press 1) or Text to 838255
www.veteranscrisisline.net

Harsh critics say that suicide is a selfish act, but I think we need to have a bit more compassion than that. We need to remember that unless we walk a mile in someone’s shoes, we can’t possibly understand their mental state. How can we begin to know how one might feel and their experiences in life that has led them to such a hard decision.