Suicide can be preventable

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

Support The SAM Foundation through our Envelope Challange!

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Join us in the Envelope Challenge and make a meaningful impact in the fight against suicide! This initiative invites you to fill an envelope with a donation—big or small that go toward the SAM Foundation, a vital organization dedicated to saving lives and providing evidence-based education that makes our communities more suicide safe.

Your contribution helps fund essential programs, outreach efforts, and resources that can make all the difference for individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Together, we can raise awareness, break the stigma, and provide hope to those who need it most.

The mission of the SAM Foundation is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education by equipping our communities with the skills to intervene in a suicidal crisis. Our hope is to change the way our communities view mental health and serve as a resource to those who have been affected by suicide, therefore making our communities more suicide safe.

Take the challenge today, and let’s work hand in hand to create a brighter future!

To start, click on the Donate Now button then select an envelope (or two or three) that matches your donation amount.

Counseling Scholarships

The SAM foundation provides half of the session fee for those who qualify.

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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.
  • Wed Dec, 18

    9:00 am SAM Goes Live: Envelope Challenge!
  • Mon Jan, 6

    6:00 pm Survivor of Suicide (SOS) Support group Fort Payne
    Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA
  • Sat Feb, 1

    9:00 am The Polar Plunge
  • Mon Feb, 3

    6:00 pm Survivor of Suicide (SOS) Support group Fort Payne
    Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA
  • Tue Feb, 11

    8:00 am Wellstar College Engagement and Networking Day
  • Tue Feb, 18

    7:00 am 2025 Georgia Suicide Prevention Conference

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THANK YOU to all who donated to The SAM Foundation on Giving Tuesday!

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Your donations are essential for us to strengthen our programs, continue spreading awareness, and saving lives. 💜

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Today is Giving Tuesday!! ♥️

This global day of generosity is a chance for us to come together and make an even greater impact.

Here’s how you can help:

Participate in our Envelope Challenge: This initiative invites you to fill an envelope with a donation—big or small that goes toward the SAM Foundation, our vital organization dedicated to saving lives and providing evidence-based education that makes our communities more suicide safe.

Contributions helps fund essential programs, outreach efforts, and resources that can make all the difference for individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Together, we can raise awareness, break the stigma, and provide hope to those who need it most.

*All who participate in the Envelope Challange will be entered to win a "You Matter" Hoodie!

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Today is Giving Tuesday!! ♥️

This global day of generosity is a chance for us to come together and make an even greater impact.

Here’s how you can help:
 
Participate in our Envelope Challenge: This initiative invites you to fill an envelope with a donation—big or small that goes toward the SAM Foundation, our vital organization dedicated to saving lives and providing evidence-based education that makes our communities more suicide safe. 
 
Contributions helps fund essential programs, outreach efforts, and resources that can make all the difference for individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Together, we can raise awareness, break the stigma, and provide hope to those who need it most.
 
*All who participate in the Envelope Challange will be entered to win a You Matter Hoodie!

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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

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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