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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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How Can I Get Involved ?

The SAM Foundation provides programs to prevent suicide through public awareness and education and works to serve as a resource to those who have been affected by suicide. Would you like to get involved?

Educate

We promote and facilitate a variety of training programs to educate gatekeepers in our local communities.
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Elevate

We sponsor and promote awareness events across our local communities and the region.
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Support

We work to support those impacted by suicide as well as organizations involved in the suicide prevention community.
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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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  • Wed Oct, 23

    2:00 pm QPR North Fulton Smiles

  • Wed Oct, 23

    5:30 pm ProFamily GA QPR

  • Thu Oct, 24

    2:30 pm QPR North Atlanta High School

  • Mon Nov, 4

    6:00 pm Survivor of Suicide (SOS) Support group Fort Payne
    Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA

  • Tue Nov, 12

    6:00 pm Virtual QPR Training 6:00 PM (CST) 7:00 PM (EST)

  • Sun Nov, 24

    10:00 am Baby dedication

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The SAM Foundation

SAMfest 2024 was a SUCCESS! Over $50,000 was raised for The SAM Foundation!! This will allow us to continue to educate our communities on suicide prevention - ultimately saving lives!

A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, attendees, entertainers, vendors, and volunteers! 💜

Venue: @sweetseasonsfarm
Entertainment: Elisha Tatum, The Locals, @kyanreef, Jess Goggans Band, @taylorhicksofficial
Vendors: Victoria’s Tacos & Quesadillas , @konaice, @J Birds BBQ, Roadside 'Que

Sponsors:
Alfa Insurance
Builders Supply
DC Gas
First State Bank
Fort Payne Improvement Authority
GameTime
Heil Environmental
Jimmy Traylor Construction
Live Oak Landscape, Inc
Madison Street Wealth Advisors of Raymond James
Meema McLiving Healthy - Youtube Channel
PuroClean
Sand Mountain Electric Co-op
Skelton Orthodontics
Wings Across Alabama
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SAMfest 2024 was a SUCCESS! Over $50,000 was raised for The SAM Foundation!! This will allow us to continue to educate our communities on suicide prevention - ultimately saving lives! A HUGE thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, attendees, entertainers, vendors, and volunteers! 💜 Venue: @sweetseasonsfarm Entertainment: Elisha Tatum, The Locals, @kyanreef, Jess Goggans Band, @taylorhicksofficial Vendors: Victoria’s Tacos & Quesadillas , @konaice, @J Birds BBQ, Roadside Que Sponsors: Alfa Insurance Builders Supply DC Gas First State Bank Fort Payne Improvement Authority GameTime Heil Environmental Jimmy Traylor Construction Live Oak Landscape, Inc Madison Street Wealth Advisors of Raymond James Meema McLiving Healthy - Youtube Channel PuroClean Sand Mountain Electric Co-op Skelton Orthodontics Wings Across Alabama ZaxbysImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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Fantastic news!! 🎉 You are doing incredible, important work! We are all so thankful for your commitment! 🙏🏼

Congratulations SAMfest ❤️

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Mental Health Monday! ☕🎼🛀🛌

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Mental Health Monday! ☕🎼🛀🛌 #MentalHealthMonday #mentalhealthreminders
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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!
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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT

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Our Supporters

Thank you to all our 2024 corporate sponsors!

Atlanta Jewish Foundation

Builders Supply Co, Inc. 

Jimmy Traylor Contruction

Harris Lands Inc. 

Kadd Properties LLC

PictureU

Heil

Wings Across Alabama

GameTime – PlayCore

PuroClean

Alfa Insurance

Medplex

Summit Counseling Center

RCS Pool & Spa

Sears Pool

Skelton Orthodontics

A Classical Studio

Print Co 360

The Cueny Team

 

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