Empowering women to fight the battle against suicide

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Are you an adult who wants to learn how to help a child, family member, friend, or complete stranger who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem?

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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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We inspire and give hope through education, resources, advocacy, and support. Our goal: One million women who are committed to fighting the battle against suicide

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Mental Illness is Common: Statistics

On average, 130 people die by suicide every day.
Nearly 1 IN 3 in the U.S. lives with a mental illness.
1 IN 5 teens and young adults lives with a mental health condition.
50% of all mental illnesses 50% of all mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20s.begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20s.e mid-20s.
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for youth age 15-19.
Nearly 1 IN 5 university students is affected with anxiety or depression.
Approximately 10.8 million full-time workers have a substance use disorder.
About 15% of adults aged 60 and over have a mental disorder.

Mental Illness is Treatable: Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); Veterans: Press 1
Call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at: 1-800-985-5990
Reach the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
Find a Mental Health Professional or Psychiatrist
Contact the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) at: 1-800-931-2237. Text NEDA to 741741
Find a Behavior Health Provider or Treatment Center
Find a Federally Funded Health Center
Find Free and Charitable Clinics
Take a Mental Health Test
Learn About Mental Health Conditions
Learn About Substance Use Disorders
Learn About Mental Health and COVID
Know How Mental Illness Impacts Your State
Know the Law: Parity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Health Insurance Benefits
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Find Resources for Faith Leaders
Find Resources for Family Members and Caregivers
Find Resources for Frontline Professionals
Find Resources for Individuals Living with Mental Illness
Find Resources for Parents
Find Resources for Physicians
Find Resources for Senior Citizens
Find Resources for Students: High School and College
Find Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Find Resources for Teachers and School Staff
Find Resources for Teens and Young Adults
Find Resources for Veterans & Active Duty
Find Free Mental Health Education, Skills Training, and Support

There is Hope for Mental Illness: Testimonies

"Had no idea of appropriate language to use with someone contemplating suicide." ~ Tonya Striplin, Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide (STOPS) Executive Board Vice President & Secretary
“My very close relative, that I love so dearly, is living today because of Sisters Taking On the Prevention of Suicide.” ~ Ergieleena Teasley, STOPS Executive Board Treasurer
"For me and my family STOPS has been the Hands and Feet of JESUS! Stops has educated me on mental illness. STOPS has prayed for me, held my hand and supported me in some of the darkest days of dealing with my daughters’ mental illness and my uncertainty of will we get through this. STOPS always helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel." ~ Jett C., a mother who has adult children living with mental illness.
"The course has provided me with useful resources and made me feel more confident on how to assist in a crisis while professional help arrives." ~ Angie R., a certified mental health first aider.
"The course was helpful and informative. It better prepared me for the work that I do professionally." ~ Robbie H., a mother who has a college bound son living with mental illness.
"Life experiences added personal passion to the Mental Health First Aid course. I feel fully equipped!" ~ Karen S., a wife who has a husband living with a mental illness.
“This organization is going to help!” ~Kayla M., a suicide attempt survivor.