A bit of a sensitive topic, so here is a high-level agenda with timestamps:
0:00: Why are we talking about this in church? 3:09: Guidelines - how to talk about suicide responsibly 12:24: How the Church has viewed & treated suicide 18:31: Suicide is not damnation: a discerning viewpoint 27:21: Information & statistics 39:00: Activity - follow along & DIY while you watch! Yes, seriously :) Resources mentioned, in order of mention: - It Gets Better Project: itgetsbetter.org - To Write Love On Her Arms: TWLOHA.com - National Suicide Prevention 24/7 free Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (-TALK) - The Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQIA+ youth: 866-488-7386 - Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 - NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline (business hours): 800-950-6264 (-NAMI) - In Utah we have 211 which is connected to United Way – you can call 211 or there’s an app, or go to 211utah.org - It Gets Better resource list incl. for specific marginalized communities: itgetsbetter.org/get-help - Unsuicide.org – lots of resources, including texting services if you don’t want to talk live - Crisis Text Line: text "home" or anything (even "hi" or "start") to 741741 - Woebot chatbot for ongoing mental health checkins: woebothealth.com - Samaritans: call or text 877-870-4673 (-HOPE) - Boys Town for youth, children, families: 800-448-3000 or text voice to 20121 - RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800656-4673 (-HOPE)
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