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The SAM Foundation offers suicide prevention education, resources, & awareness in Georgia & Alabama and reaches the globe virtually.

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What Are The Suicide Warning Signs?

Someone who is thinking about suicide will usually give some clues to those around them that show they are troubled. Suicide prevention starts with recognising these warning signs and treating them seriously.

Words

Someone thinking about suicide might talk about the following things:

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Words

• Killing themselves
• Feeling hopeless
• Having no reason to live
• Being a burden to others
• Feeling trapped
• Unbearable pain
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Behavior

Behaviors that may signal risk, especially if related to painful event, loss or change:

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Behavior

• Withdrawing from activities
• Isolating from family and friends
• Increased use of alcohol or drugs
• Looking for a way to end their lives, such as searching online for methods
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Visiting or calling people to say goodbye
• Giving away prized possessions
• Aggression
• Fatigue
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Emotions

People considering suicide often display one or more of following moods:

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Emotions

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Loss of interest
• Irritability
• Humiliation/Shame
• Agitation/Anger
• Relief/Sudden Improvement
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Upcoming Events

You can join us at the following events that are promoted by the SAM foundation.
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  • Mon Sep, 1

    6:00 pm Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Mon Sep, 1
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Huddle House (120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, United States)

    Led by Nicole

  • Sat Sep, 20

    10:00 am Suicide Awareness Walk
  • Sun Sep, 28

    2:00 pm Hope & Remembrance Walk
    Sun Sep, 28
    2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Hope & Remembrance Walk
    Fort Payne Parks & Recreation (4501 Gault Ave N, Fort Payne, AL 35967, United States)
  • Mon Oct, 6

    6:00 pm Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Mon Oct, 6
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Huddle House (120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, United States)

    Led by Nicole

  • Mon Nov, 3

    6:00 pm Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Mon Nov, 3
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Huddle House (120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, United States)

    Led by Nicole

  • Mon Dec, 1

    6:00 pm Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Mon Dec, 1
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Survivors of Suicide Loss - Support Group [In-person]
    Huddle House (120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, United States)

    Led by Nicole