Together We Share Foundation
501 (c)(3) Non-profit Organization
Teen Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Welcome to Our Mission
Our mission is to support those who have been affected by teen suicide by honoring their stories, empowering youth, and creating a supportive community, while challenging the stigma surrounding mental health.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help,
please call or text the Suicide and Crisis lifeline,
available 24 hours.
988
Together We Help
We value life, and aspire to help out community.
Help us help others.
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Mindful Minute
Bag:
A way to brighten a youth's day to provide comfort and support.
Each bag customized by age, and consists of mental health tools and resources.
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Aiding Families Financially:
When expenses get too much and pile on, we want to help
Funeral costs, hospital bills, honoring a loved one by planting a tree, or a plaque
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Bringing Kids Together:
Stress free, phone free, bully free bonding events for kids struggling with mental health
Bowling, arts & crafts, museums, arcades, sports, etc
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Education and Support in Schools:
An educational school class to teach kids how to seek help and support.
Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, or any type of possible mental trauma.
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We want to help YOUR communities
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Together We Inform:
"The suicide rate among young people ages 10-24 increased by how much from the year 2007-2021?"
Answer: 62%, (from 6.8 Deaths to 11.0 per 100,000)
Reference: [2.]
Suicide is the ____ leading cause of death among 10-14 year olds.
Answer: 2nd, (in 2018,2019, and 2021)
Reference: [1.]
Roughly ______ individuals between the age of 10-24 received medical care for intentional self-inflicted injuries
Answer: 157,000, "this type of behavior has been found to predict suicide attempts, a predictor of later death by suicide."
Reference: [3.]
What are the five highest-ranking states for teen suicide?
Answers:
1. Alaska, 39.8 youth (per 100,000)
2. South Dakota, 33.6 youth (per 100,000)
3. Montana, 30.3 youth (per 100,000)
4. New Mexico, 21.9 youth (per 100,000)
5. Colorado, 21.2 youth (per 100,000)
Reference: [4.]
What can you do at home to help?
Evaluation and Management
Answer:
A. Assess Risk
B. Build Hope and Reasons for Living
C. Connect and strengthen Connections with Protective Adults
D. Develop a Safety Plan
Reference: [3.]
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING AND NEEDS HELP. PLEASE CALL OR TEXT THIS 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE
Call or Text: 988
References:
[1.] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, May 8). Facts about suicide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html
[2.] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Suicide and homicide rates increase among young Americans. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://blogs.cdc.gov/nchs/2023/06/15/7396/
[3.] Suicide: Pediatric mental health minute series. Home. (n.d.). https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/suicide/
[4.] The U.S. teen suicide rate is on the rise. Charlie Health. (2023, November 16). https://www.charliehealth.com/research/the-us-teen-suicide-rate-is-on-the-rise#:~:text=How%20states%20compare,39.8%20deaths%20per%20100%2C000%20youths.
Together We Support
A safe place where people are able to connect with other individuals, families, friends, etc. regarding teen suicide and the effects it has had on themselves, their families, and their communities.
Together We Unite:
If you would be willing to share your story with us; or have any comments, questions, or concerns, fill out the information below. Please don't hesitate to reach out!