Suicide can be preventable

There is HOPE! Know the signs, change the stats!

Join us for our Georgia concert!

Join us under the stars at Matilda’s for The SAM Foundation’s benefit concert on August 6, 2022! As seen last year on Jimmy Fallon’s music competition show, “Clash of the Cover Bands,” Slippery When Wet will perform many of Bon Jovi’s biggest hits, with special guest host and comedian, Jamie Bendall.

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Community Hosted Events

Members of the communities are stepping up to help us raise funds for the SAM Foundation to continue spreading knowledge on suicide and ways to intervene when someone is in a crisis.

Please consider participating in one of the events or hosting an event in your county. Reach our to us if this is something you are interested in.

Graysville, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama’s 2nd annual Suicide Awareness walk hosted by community members to fundraise for the SAM Foundation. Music, food and fun for all on Sept. 10, 2022!

Fort Payne, AL

DeKalb County, Alabama’s inaugural Hope and Remembrance walk hosted by community members to fundraise for the SAM Foundation. Music, food and fun for all on Sept. 25, 2022

Personal Stories

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.

Upcoming Events

Mental Health First Aid – Virtual Training (details coming soon)

Aug 19

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Fri 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Mental Wellness Webinar with Solid Ground Counseling Center 11:00 AM (CST) 12:00 PM (EST)

Aug 26

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Fri 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Workshops

Survivor of Suicide (SOS) Support group Fort Payne

Sep 5

Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA Google Map

Mon 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Alabama Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference – A Call to Action: Promoting Mental Health and Well Being in Higher Education

Sep 9

Phenix City Campus, 1510 Whitewater Ave, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA Google Map

Fri

Suicide Awareness Walk- Graysville, AL

Sep 10

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Sat

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

Sep 13

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Tue 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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The SAM Foundation

19 hours ago

Big Thanks to all the sponsors, vendors, volunteers, friends, family and guests who came out to Matilda's Saturday night. You all made our Sowing Seeds Of Hope featuring Slippery When Wet event a HUGE SUCCESS! It was a magical night as the band & audience rocked out while the storm danced around Matilda's all night! Special shout out to David Carr Photography for capturing all the fun! #samsstorylives #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention ... See MoreSee Less

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The SAM Foundation

5 days ago

Tickets will be available online for today's event for 15 more minutes - until 3 p.m. (EST). After that, tickets will be available at the door for $60. See you soon!!!
No VIP tickets will be sold at the door.
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Suicide can be preventable

There is HOPE! Know the signs, change the stats!

Join us for our Georgia concert!

Community Hosted Events

Members of the communities are stepping up to help us raise funds for the SAM Foundation to continue spreading knowledge on suicide and ways to intervene when someone is in a crisis.