Need help now?In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-784-2433.
Outside the U.S.www.befrienders.org can direct you to the help nearest you.
You Can Endure.Every year over 36,000 people in the United States die by suicide. It is the third leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24 and the second leading cause for people ages 25 to 34. Around th800,000 to a million people die by suicide every year, making it the 10th
leading cause of death worldwide 36,000. But that is just a number. Behind that number are people who suffered daily. Behind that number are millions of lives that were affected by the devastation of losing a friend or loved one. We must do more. Now. Studies of suicide victims have shown that more than half had sought medical help in the six months prior to their deaths. For every suicide that results in death there are between 10 and 40 attempted suicides. Almost all displayed warning signs that were either missed or discounted. The majority of people who consider suicide do not want to die. They see suicide as a solution to a problem and a way to end their suffering. People who seriously consider suicide feel hopeless, helpless, and worthless. The person who feels hopeless believes that no one can help with a particular event or problem. The person who feels helpless is immobilized and unable to take steps to solve problems. The person who feels worthless is overwhelmed with a sense of personal failure. Remember. You are never hopeless, helpless, or worthless. This site was designed for those who need help and those who want to help. It's an arrow to point you in the right direction. If you are feeling suicidal, help is there. If you are recovering from losing someone, help is there. If you want to help, the best thing you can do is read and share. Thank you! |
May MessageRecently I was touched by a donation made to me by a stranger. I explained to him that I'm not an official non-profit but a website made to help those dealing with suicide and its reach. A resource for the large number of people who need it.
He understood and asked that his donation went to the upkeep of the site. I accepted, humbled. I shared this story with several others and they too wanted to help out. I said I would set up a way so their donations would go to maintaining the site. Once I reach the goal, I'd take the button down. Any money above and beyond the amount needed will go to a local crisis center. Thank you for caring. Thank you for sharing. -Steve We Need Your Help!Since putting together www.youcanendure.com and my cell (240-418-1887) out to the public, I've been in contact with hundreds of people who are either struggling with suicide or people who wanted to share their experience with it. With each call, text, email, or message I hear small strains of hope. It also shows just how many people are battling and we don't even know it. Odds are you know someone who is in trouble.
Help us by sharing this sight with friends and family. Post the link on Twiter and Facebook. Printable Lifeline Number and Suicide Warning Signs Wallet Cards.
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