Tag Archive: #suicideprevention

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline which is now active throughout the U.S. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to [read more...]

Suicide Stops Here!

Save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide by joining the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk. Our multi-Parish Mental Health Awareness ministry (including St. Edna, St. James and Our Lady of the Wayside), [read more...]

LOSS Quilt on Display

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Mental Health Ministry will be displaying a quilt from the LOSS Program in the Gathering Place foyer.  LOSS, the Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide, provides a warm, nurturing network of other survivors, educates members [read more...]

How to Support Someone Who Might Have Suicidal Thoughts

Meghan Markle’s revelation last year that she’d had suicidal thoughts and attempted to get help was a reminder that those feelings can affect anyone and that everyone needs support. The Duchess of Sussex revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she was [read more...]

Help Prevent Suicide: 5 STEPS

You can help prevent suicide.  Take action with these 5 STEPS… During the month of September, we remember and pray for those who are struggling with feelings of depression, isolation, emptiness, and/or hopelessness, and who may be contemplating suicide. We [read more...]

Help Prevent Suicide: HELP THEM CONNECT

You can help prevent suicide.  Be the one to HELP THEM CONNECT. During the month of September, we remember and pray for those who are struggling with feelings of depression, isolation, emptiness, and/or hopelessness, and who may be contemplating suicide. [read more...]

Fr. Mike Talks About Suicide

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why hope is the best remedy for suicidal thoughts. If you know someone struggling with such thoughts, don’t hesitate to reach out to them with reasons to have hope. If someone you know or love has [read more...]

Help Prevent Suicide: KEEP THEM SAFE

You can help prevent suicide.  Be the one to KEEP THEM SAFE. During the month of September, we remember and pray for those who are struggling with feelings of depression, isolation, emptiness, and/or hopelessness, and who may be contemplating suicide. [read more...]

Help Prevent Suicide: FOLLOW UP

You can help prevent suicide.  Be the one to FOLLOW UP. During the month of September, we remember and pray for those who are struggling with feelings of depression, isolation, emptiness, and/or hopelessness, and who may be contemplating suicide. We [read more...]

Out of Darkness Walk to Help Prevent Suicide

Promote Mental Health Awareness. Help Stop Suicide. Honor Loved Ones Lost to Suicide. Participate in the 2021 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on Saturday, October 2nd at Montrose Harbor, Chicago, IL Register, volunteer, or donate today! Scan the QR code [read more...]