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Join Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide in raising awareness and funds that will save lives. Together, let’s invest in suicide prevention research programs.

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Join Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide in urging Congress to take action on mental health legislation. Together, let’s promote mental healthcare policy and reform.

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Are you a woman supporting a friend and/or loved one who is living with a mental illness? You might think your problems are small in comparison – they are not. You deserve help too.

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Community Resources For Mental Health

  • If you are having a crisis, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
  • If you are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters, contact the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline at: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
  • Reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741.   
  • Text or Skype a therapist by using virtual therapy such as Talkspace.
  • If you are looking for professional psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, or counselors, visit Psychology Today.
  • If you are looking for mental health treatment and support options, contact Mental Health America.  
  • If you have questions about mental health issues, contact the NAMI HelpLine at: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).
  • If you are a veteran, their family member or friend, and need help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Press 1.

“My very close relative, that I love so dearly, is living today because of Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide.” ~ Ergieleena Teasley, Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS) Executive Board Treasurer 

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If you are having a crisis, please dial 911, or call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide does not provide its own crisis hotline nor its own counseling services.

   

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