Fort Payne SOS meetings aren’t physically meeting now. Please contact Nicole via email at Nicole.samfound@gmail.com about future video conferencing meetings.

Please practice self care and reach out to others during the current health crisis. As a community, we are here to provide support and remind each other that we are not alone. #Erasethementalhealthstigma (Watch Video)

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 741741.

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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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Upcoming Events

Mental Health First Aid for Youth – Dekalb County
Date: August 6
Time:

Mental Health First AId for youth by Tony Watkins
Open to Dekalb County counselors and faculty
Contact Mary Crosby for more information

Mental Health First Aid for Youth – Dekalb County
Aug 6
Dekalb County Schools Materials Center 411 Main Street West Rainsville, AL. 35986       Google Map
Thu

Mental Health First AId for youth by Tony Watkins
Open to Dekalb County counselors and faculty
Contact Mary Crosby for more information


Raise a Raquet Fundraiser
Date: August 14
Time: 7:00 am – Aug 15

Raise a Raquet Fundraiser benefiting The SAM Foundation
Tennis tournament and dinner

Raise a Raquet Fundraiser
Aug 14
Brookfield Country Club, Roswell, GA 30075, USA       Google Map
Fri 7:00 am – Aug 15

Raise a Raquet Fundraiser benefiting The SAM Foundation
Tennis tournament and dinner

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