Stay with the person—you are their lifeline!
Listen, really listen. Take them seriously!
Get, or call, help immediately!
| Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program® is a community-based program primarily developed to address youth/teen/young adult suicide (ages 10-25) through public awareness campaigns, education and training and by helping communities build capacity. The program assists and empowers communities in identifying resources, building their infrastructure, and educating adults and youth alike through safe and effective suicide prevention messaging to ask for help for themselves and how to respond to others asking for help. The program helps reduce stigma associated with asking for help and strengthens the link between young consumers and professional help. |
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1(800)479-3339, San Diego 24-Hour Access and Crisis Line or Nationwide call, 1(800)273-TALK (8255)A Message to Teens ...You are not alone. Thousands of people have contacted The Light for Life Foundation while struggling with their own personal pain. It is not unusual for people your age to have suicidal thoughts.Please don't make the wrong choice. People care. YOU matter. Ask for help. The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program® is one way to help. Talking to someone and getting help may uncover ways to deal with your pain.You are not alone.Anybody can fall into the abyss and make the wrong decision to end his or her life. It may be the one person you least suspect ... and often is. Online Resources for Teens:The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. For more information, click on the link above.
Survivors of Suicide Loss -San Diego: Survivors of Suicide Loss, Inc., is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, self-help support group system for those who have lost a relative or friend through suicide. The Survivors of Suicide Loss volunteers are dedicated to providing information and support to assist in the grieving and healing process. For more information, click on the link above.
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There is someone in your life who cares and can help you - a friend, a family member, a teacher, a counselor, or a member of the clergy. Tell them you need to use your Yellow Ribbon Card. Please ask for help.
Teens and Depression:
Depression can cloud an individual's thinking, making it more difficult to evaluate life stressors and to think of alternative solutions to problems.
Pay attention to talk about suicide. Ask direct questions and don't be afraid of frank discussions. Silence is deadly. Do NOT take it all on yourself. Do NOT take responsibility for making your friend or family member well. You are not a therapist. Do NOT agree to keep your friend's confidence. It's not betrayal, it's help. Think how you would feel if you kept the secret and lost a friend. Be supportive. Let your friend know that you care and should not feel ashamed of their condition; it is not their fault. Stand by your friend through the recovery period ... treatment will be successful in time.
If Somebody Hands You A Card:
Words From Other Teens:
"I'm Still Here Because You Were There"
Stan Collins, Past President, International Youth Council
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program®
"The Courage to Live"
How Jon Byington faced down depression and suicide and turned to help others
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Stan Collins, Past President, International Youth Council
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program®
"The Courage to Live"
How Jon Byington faced down depression and suicide and turned to help others
