Suicide can be preventable

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

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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.

Elevate

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

Support

We work to support those impacted by suicide as well as organizations involved in the suicide prevention community.

Upcoming Events

You can join us at the following events that are promoted by the SAM foundation.
Upcoming Events
Aug 5
Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA       Google Map
Mon 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sep 2
Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA       Google Map
Mon 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Oct 7
Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA       Google Map
Mon 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nov 4
Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA       Google Map
Mon 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dec 2
Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA       Google Map
Mon 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jan 6
Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA       Google Map
Mon 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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2 days ago
The SAM Foundation

ANNOUNCEMENT: We are now opening this CAMS training up to newly trained clinicians as well as grad-students.

*Must be enrolled or practicing in the state of AL*

After completion of this three-part CAMS TRAINING, students/clinicians have the opportunity to become a CAMS TRAINED clinician. This certificate provides them with the resources and strategies they need to assess suicidal individuals. We are thrilled to partner with CAMS-care in order to provide this vital training.

Training Date: August 9th (9am-5pm EST)

The link to register is: samfound.networkforgood.com/events/72224-cams-training-student-edition
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ANNOUNCEMENT:  We are now opening this CAMS training up to newly trained clinicians as well as grad-students. 

*Must be enrolled or practicing in the state of AL*

After completion of this three-part CAMS TRAINING, students/clinicians have the opportunity to become a CAMS TRAINED clinician. This certificate provides them with the resources and strategies they need to assess suicidal individuals. We are thrilled to partner with CAMS-care in order to provide this vital training.

Training Date: August 9th (9am-5pm EST)

The link to register is: https://samfound.networkforgood.com/events/72224-cams-training-student-edition
2 days ago
The SAM Foundation

Special Guest, Jamie Bendall will be performing stand up comedy at our annual Sowing Seeds of Hope Fundraiser Concert in Alpharetta, GA on August 3rd!

You DO NOT want to miss this awesome event. 🎤🎹🎸

Headliner of the night: Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band!
Stay tuned for more entertainment details and more information about our other special guests.

Purchase Tickets Here: samfound.networkforgood.com/events/67474-sowing-seeds-of-hope-concert-georgia

#gaconcert #concert #FundraiserConcert #bonjovitribute #nightout #standupcomedy
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Special Guest, Jamie Bendall will be performing stand up comedy at our annual Sowing Seeds of Hope Fundraiser Concert in Alpharetta, GA on August 3rd!

You DO NOT want to miss this awesome event. 🎤🎹🎸

Headliner of the night: Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute Band!
Stay tuned for more entertainment details and more information about our other special guests. 

Purchase Tickets Here: https://samfound.networkforgood.com/events/67474-sowing-seeds-of-hope-concert-georgia

#gaconcert #concert #FundraiserConcert #bonjovitribute #nightout #standupcomedy
4 days ago
The SAM Foundation

More sponsorships coming in for some of our upcoming events!

We are forever thankful for your support. 💜
#nonprofitsupport #sponsors #supportlocal
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More sponsorships coming in for some of our upcoming events!

We are forever thankful for your support. 💜
#nonprofitsupport #sponsors #supportlocal

Our Supporters

Thank you to all our 2024 corporate sponsors!

Atlanta Jewish Foundation

Jimmy Traylor Contruction

Harris Lands Inc. 

Kadd Properties LLC

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