Supportive Resources for Suicide Prevention
When people find themselves dealing with problems that seem truly insurmountable, they may fixate on suicidal thoughts. Organizations like Community Kindness Movement are working to teach children to be supportive friends and neighbors, and throughout our lives, we should remember the importance of these values. If you are worried that one of your loved ones is thinking of suicide, these resources can be valuable references as you offer your support.
Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Learning about the risk factors and warning signs of suicidal thoughts in advance could help you save a life.
- Do you suspect that your loved one is struggling with depression? Keep an eye out for these common symptoms.
- If your loved one has experienced a traumatic event, learn to identify the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
- People harboring suicidal thoughts may display certain telltale signs, such as acting emotionally indifferent or exhibiting sudden changes in behavior.
Getting Help
If you suspect that your loved one has suicide on their mind, these resources will help you direct them to the help they need.
- Concerned about your loved one? Gently start a conversation to inquire about their mental health.
- Your loved one may qualify for mental health services covered by Medicare.
For immediate assistance, direct your loved ones towards hotlines where they can speak to professionals.
- If your loved one has trouble making ends meet but wants to participate in online therapy, consider paying for an internet plan so you know they can talk to someone who can help.
The Path to Healing
Healing is a long process – but life can get better. These suggestions can help your loved one begin to build a life they love.
- Cook these easy, nutritious meals with your loved one – these dishes are packed with ingredients to boost brain health.
- Exercising is a fantastic way to fight depression. Offer to work out with your loved one!
- Overall, creating a reliable daily routine can help your loved one get out of a rut and find balance.
It can be hard to bring up sensitive topics like mental health and suicide with your loved ones. But sometimes, these conversations can be the reason someone decides to turn their life around. If you want to show your loved one that you care, you can begin with the information in these guides.
Want to bring the Community Kindness Movement to your area for anti-bullying education? Contact us for more information about our programs!
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SEEKING LEADERS OF KINDNESS
Apply to serve as a CKM Executive Officer. Deadline: February 15th, 2020
In celebration of our 5th Anniversary the CKM awarded FIVE Kindness Awards throughout our Community Kindness Week. We wanted to recongize these individuals and videos were shared of us surprising them each day on our Facebook and Instragram social sites. Thank you for being such great citizens. Every act of kindness makes a difference in someone’s life.
We would also like to thank Governor Brad Little for inviting the CKM to the Governor’s Office this past Friday to get our picture taken with him and our Community Kindness Week Proclamation. The CKM also awarded Governor Little with a well-deserved Kindness Award. We appreciate the Governor’s support in our efforts to advocate for Bullying and Suicide Prevention and to bring more public awareness and connection to a powerful answer – KINDNESS!
MIX IT UP MONDAY AWARD
Award Recipient: Max Mohammadi
Nominated by: Jodi St. Martin
Max is one of a kind! He generously gives of his time and resources to help the less fortunate. His passion to serve humanity is what gets him up everyday, and he is an advocate for kindness and compassion. Max has partnered with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to provide things such as food, clothing, blankets & pillows, water, etc. on a daily basis.
TELL THEM TUESDAY AWARD
Award Recipient: Anne Barker
Nominated by: Collin Freese
”This woman is my Grandma and she is the one in my family who is always making sure everyone feels at home. Family or guest my grandma always wants to make sure there is peace and love flowing through her house. She always makes sure that I am warm and have a blanket if I get cold or volunteers to do this dishes even if where at someone’s else’s house. The craziest part is that she just does it without asking. She truly has one of the kindest and most generous hearts that I know. I would love to share more stories if interested!”
WOW WEDNESDAY AWARD
Award Recipient: Chloe
Nominated By: Lisa DeRosier
Chloe has had 4 heart surgeries and has special needs. When she was 8 she asked if she could give every child a gift in the hospital at Christmas, using her $60.00 she had been saving for an X-box. With a lot if help we were able to raise over $1700.00 and donated about 300 toys to St Lukes. She was asked by a reporter if she was going to do it again and she simply answered “Of Course” Chloe now has her own nonprofit called Chloe’s Heart INC. Last year she helped 4 hospitals in the Treasure Valley, 2 in North Dakota and one on North Carolina. this year we will be adding a South Dakota Hospital and one in Missouri along with the others she has helped the last 2 years. Here is a link to her website. https://www.chloesheart.org/
THANK YOU THURSDAY AWARD
Award Recipient: Mayor Tammy Dweerd
Meridian, Idaho
Nominated By: Community Kindness Movement
Mayor Tammy de Weerd, a fourth-generation Idahoan, has served as the Mayor of Meridian since January of 2004. She has lived in Meridian and been an active volunteer in the community for more than two decades, serving the citizens of Meridian in an array of voluntary and elected capacities. She brings to the office extensive experience as an elected official, community advocate, civic volunteer, and businesswoman. We appreciate her many years of service to our community. And greatly admire her leadership, compassion, support, hard work, and kindness.
FRIENDLY FRIDAY AWARD
Award Recipient: Cypress
Nominated by: Family
Cypress works hard to be a good friend. She is always finding small ways to help close friends and even acquaintances. An example- she was at a recent birthday party where we were told to bring a stuffed animal to see the vet. She brought 2 who she cherishes. Another little girl was present and had left hers at home. Cypress volunteered to lend one of her 2 to the other girl so she could participate in the vet activity. (She did this with out any prompting from an adult and in fact I didn’t learn about it til later.) I’ve been told by her teachers of similar stories at school. She says one unique quality of herself is that she is kind and a good friend.
FRIENDLY FRIDAY IS HERE!
Be an exceptional friend today. Make a new friend. Visit an old friend.
Lake Hazel Middle School Staff
LAKE HAZEL ELEMENTARY STAFF
THANK YOU THURSDAY - KINDNESS SHIRT THURSDAY!
WOW Someone with Kindness - Anonymously is fun too!
Mix-It-Up Monday
CKM Kindness Award
Join us in celebrating our 5th Year CKM Anniversary!
COMMUNITY KINDNESS WEEK 2019
FOR LOCALS:
JOIN THE CKM FOR LUNCH AND DINNER IN MERIDIAN, IDAHO
COMMUNITY KINDNESS WEEK 2019 September 16th-22nd
CELEBRATING OUR 5th CKM ANNIVERSARY!
We are SO READY to get our CommUNITY KINDNESS WEEK started. There is SO MUCH going on this year.
CELEBRATE IN THE COMMUNTIY
CELEBRATE IN SCHOOL
FOLLOW OUR 2019 KINDNESS AMBASSADORS as they help us spread kindness all over social media and in our communities.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR OUR CKM KINDNESS AWARDS
To celebrate our 5th year anniversary, we are selecting five individuals out in the community for a CKM Kindness Award. Nominate someone today!
PLAN FOR LUNCH OR DINNER AT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA IN MERIDIAN ON FAIRVIEW
