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Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

11 Oct

Celebrate Recovery with GUIDE

As GUIDE’s mission is to create safer, healthier communities, we are proud to support addiction recovery efforts in Georgia and beyond. While we focus our programming on substance use prevention, we acknowledge that the two efforts go hand in hand to create...
1 Sep

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, an annual month-long campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention, reduce stigma around the topic and encourage those in need to utilize available resources. About Suicide Prevention Month Here is the breakdown...
12 Jul

Supporting Teen Mental Health

Teenage years can be full of pressure and come with intense emotions and feelings, which can increase the risk for mental health concerns. Adults can make a difference by providing support and connecting them to resources if necessary. How to Support Your Child’s...
9 Feb

Becoming a Gatekeeper: Why It’s Important and How to Get Trained

What is a gatekeeper? A gatekeeper is a person who has direct contact with community members as a part of their regular routine and who is trained to identify the warning signs of suicide and refer those in need to supportive services. Why are gatekeepers important?...
26 Dec

Coping with Stress

Managing stress in healthy ways is important for your mental well-being. Stress is the body’s physical, emotional or psychological response to an external cause, such as an upcoming project or a busy time of year. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. (WHO)...
21 Sep

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Have you heard? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org. If you need support or are worried about a friend or loved one, 988 is...