Suicide can be preventable

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

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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.
  • Tue Nov, 12

    6:00 pm Virtual QPR Training 6:00 PM (CST) 7:00 PM (EST)
  • Wed Nov, 20

    8:00 am Milton High School Senior Service Day Project with SAM
  • Mon Dec, 2

    6:00 pm Survivor of Suicide (SOS) Support group Fort Payne
    Huddle House, 120 Airport Rd W, Fort Payne, AL 35968, USA
  • Tue Dec, 10

    6:00 pm Virtual QPR Training 6:00 PM (CST) 7:00 PM (EST)
  • 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
  • Tue Jan, 14

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

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Ladies (men are welcome too :)) please join us for a final fundraiser of the year! You will enjoy chair massages, holiday wear on the runway for purchase, exciting raffles, mimosas, Polaroid selfies and more all while learning self care skills to get us through this busy season! Support the SAM Foundation and its’ vital mission to make our communities more suicide safe by attending this lovely event! Go to www.samfound.org to purchase tickets today! ... See MoreSee Less

Ladies (men are welcome too :)) please join us for a final fundraiser of the year! You will enjoy chair massages, holiday wear on the runway for purchase, exciting raffles, mimosas, Polaroid selfies and more all while learning self care skills to get us through this busy season! Support the SAM Foundation and its’ vital mission to make our communities more suicide safe by attending this lovely event! Go to www.samfound.org to purchase tickets today!
Mental Health Monday 💜💙🩷 

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Our Supporters

Thank you to all our 2024 corporate sponsors!

Atlanta Jewish Foundation

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