Yes, It Will Be OK Again
Losing a loved one to suicide is painful on many levels. Trying to grasp the depths of their feelings can be overwhelming. One of the first steps we can take toward healing is to talk more openly and honestly about mental health, in all its different aspects.
How we can support you
We curate events to give survivors the tools and support they need to move forward on their path of hope. We’d be honored for you to attend one.
Great Resources for Survivors
Make It OK-Stop Mental Illness Stigma
Make It OK is a community campaign to reduce stigma by increasing understanding and creating caring conversations about mental health illnesses.
Changing the Narrative – MDH
Participants will leave with an understanding about the importance of language, be able to identify risk and protective factors, and be empowered to respond to people in distress. Discuss the different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes talking about mental health and suicide.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1-hour educational, evidence-based program designed to teach lay and professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Gatekeepers can include anyone who is strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. The process follows three steps:
- Question the individual’s desire or intent regarding suicide
- Persuade the person to stay alive, seek and accept help
- Refer the person to appropriate resources
We’d love to hear your story, if you’d like to share it.
The simple act of speaking your pain to someone with an open heart and listening ears is a great step toward healing.