Like most 20 year olds, Elizabeth had a promising life and dreams for her future. Dreams interrupted! It is my purpose to do good, to prevent students, young people, older people or anyone struggling from thinking that suicide is their only option. This organization is a way to reach vulnerable kids in high school and middle school that are contemplating or have friends contemplating suicide. The message given is never promise to keep this secret. I have seen this program and can truthfully vouch for it and so I have walked in every year since 2011.
It is important to reach out to those who struggle. Every person supporting and every dollar donated lends a hand and makes a difference.
With Hope Foundation annually provides our highly successful educational programs on Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention to over 10,000 students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members. Our programs are designed to educate, equip and empower individuals in recognizing the warning signs of suicide and to provide them with resources for critical lifesaving intervention. Additionally, we provide grief support through our Friends With Hope Suicide Bereavement Support Group. We provide individual counseling resources and referrals for individuals dealing with the traumatic loss of a loved one to suicide who are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and suicide.