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45% of LGBTQ teens have considered suicide in the past year - What can we DO?
45% of LGBTQ teens have considered suicide in the past year. We have to do something - we need every one of those wonderful kids and their unique talents & perspectives in our families, our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches, and our workplaces. But what can we DO?
45% of LGBTQ teens have considered suicide in the past year. We have to do something - we need every one of those wonderful kids and their unique talents & perspectives in our families, our neighborhoods, our schools, our churches, and our workplaces. But what can we DO?
FIRST STEP: Head over to the Lift+Love website and find the "QPR Suicide Prevention" section (pink circle on the home page). Sign up for a FREE online class to learn practical skills for preventing suicide. The class takes only 1 1/2 hours, but it has the potential to save lives- literally. The classes are held multiple times every month, so you can find one that works with your schedule.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS! Everyone 18+ is welcome.
Source: The Trevor Project LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Survey 2022
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Dial 988 - Nationwide mental health crisis / suicide prevention hotline
There is a new nation-wide (United States) phone number for suicide-prevention and mental health crisis. “All telecommunications carriers must provide access to 988 by July 16. The number will direct calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a switchboard that provides free crisis counseling and emotional support. It also connects people to one of more than 180 crisis centers nationwide. It will serve as a universal entry point so that anyone can reach a trained crisis counselor who can provide care no matter where you live”…
There is a new nation-wide (United States) phone number for suicide-prevention and mental health crisis. “All telecommunications carriers must provide access to 988 by July 16. The number will direct calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a switchboard that provides free crisis counseling and emotional support. It also connects people to one of more than 180 crisis centers nationwide. It will serve as a universal entry point so that anyone can reach a trained crisis counselor who can provide care no matter where you live”
Similar to “911”, “988” will be easy to remember and can be used be anyone - call OR text! Help spread the word about this new resource!
https://www.ksl.com/article/50439367/how-to-get-help-new-988-suicide-prevention-mental-health-crisis-hotline-to-go-live
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