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

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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.

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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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Upcoming Events

You can join us at the following events that are promoted by the SAM foundation.
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  • 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

  • Wed Feb, 19

    7:00 am 2025 Georgia Suicide Prevention Conference

  • Thu Feb, 20

    7:00 am 2025 Georgia Suicide Prevention Conference

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