"Because I know my story of suicide grief has helped other people who have felt the same."Kevin Smith
NAMI - Getting an Accurate Diagnosis for your Child Questions to Ask When Choosing a Mental Health Care Provider and Doctor Illinois State Board of Education Parent Guide - Educational Rights and Responsibilities Family Matters and Parent Information Center Patriot Outreach - Lifeline Resources for Military Resources Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) Call the Knowledge Exchange Network: 1-800-789-2647 or 1-877-495-0009 - Live operators available 8:30am to 5pm EST to refer you to public mental health clinics near you.
Call the Knowledge Exchange Network: 1-800-789-2647 or 1-877-495-0009 - Live operators available 8:30am to 5pm EST to refer you to public mental health clinics near you.
1 in 5 American adults have a mental illness1 in 10 children have a mental illnessThe vast majority of people living with a mental illness are no more violent than anyone else. In fact they are more likely to be victims of crime than to commit a crime.A person dies by suicide every 16 minutes in the U.S. Click Here to Learn More
Statement by KSF, Dec 15, 2012 "No words can express our feelings of sadness and grief around the heartbreaking events in Connecticut. Too many mental health programs and services have been reduced or eliminated over the years. We hope and pray that anyone with a mental health problem and their families have access to the resources they need to be treated, understood, and supported. Every support group meeting, every counseling session, every piece of literature can help. The impact we make on one life can save many others." Helpful Related Articles Need for Mental Health Reform - USA Today'I Am Adam Lanza's Mother' - blog post by Liza Long'I Have Aspergers; I'm Just Like You' - by Michael Ryan, CNN ProducerObama Includes Review of U.S. Mental Health System Included in Biden-Lead CommissionTips from SAMSHA for Coping with Traumatic Events
"No words can express our feelings of sadness and grief around the heartbreaking events in Connecticut. Too many mental health programs and services have been reduced or eliminated over the years. We hope and pray that anyone with a mental health problem and their families have access to the resources they need to be treated, understood, and supported. Every support group meeting, every counseling session, every piece of literature can help. The impact we make on one life can save many others."
Call Toll-Free Now: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Counselors ready to assist 24/7. Do not hesitate to call. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionAmerican Psychological Association - Public Education Line, 1-800-964-2000 - Live operators available 24/7 to help refer you to local APA board certified psychologists.American Psychiatric Association Answer Center - 1-888-35-PSYCH (1-888-357-7924). Live operators available 24/7 to refer you to local APA board certified psychiatrists.
I fully endorse the mission and work of the Karla Smith Foundation & look forward to partnering with them in the BringChange2Mind ongoing campaign.” Glenn Close, BringChange2Mind