The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide. |
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US Suicide Data Information
SAVE is honored to be the new home for the free downloadable US Suicide Data Sheets. Produced by Drs. McIntosh and Drapeau for SAVE, these are invaluable to anyone looking for the most current and comprehensive data on suicide in the US. Also available are 200+ data slides that can be purchased by clicking here.
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How To Ease Some Of The Vicarious Trauma You May Be Feeling
The last two years have been filled with uncertainty, chaos and images that have been hard to watch, in fact some of them may have been traumatic. Recent events in the Ukraine have only added to many feeling distressed and traumatized. To learn how to cope with this read what experts including our Executive Director told Thetechyworld.
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SAVE's National Media Award
Winners Announced
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SAVE congratulates the 2021 national media award winners and commends their hard work of reporting responsibly on suicide and mental health. If you are interested in providing a story the 2022 entry portal is now open for submissions.
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Board of Honor Program
SAVE's Board of Honor provides the opportunity to remember, celebrate, recognize or pay tribute to those individuals, couples and groups whose life, accomplishment or significant achievement were/are admired by friends, family or colleagues while providing SAVE with invaluable support for our life-saving programs. If you are interested in purchasing one of the hearts please call our Business Manager, Andrea at 952-946-7998 or email awendt@save.org.
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Suicide Employee Prevention Training |
SAVE recently released a 1 hour suicide prevention training for employees in the workplace. The training covers basic information on suicide prevention and includes SAVE's four-step process: Ask, Listen, Respond, and Follow up to help someone who might be at risk.
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5K Run/Walk & Volleyball Tournament - Miami |
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Join us for our 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk & Volleyball Tournament in Miami on April 24th beginning at 12pm (check in begins at 11am). Register here
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Grandma's Marathon June 18, 2022 |
2021 was our inaugural year as part of Grandma’s Marathon and it was amazing! 30 runners and 100 donors made up Team SAVE, collecting nearly $21,000 in donations to SAVE lives. SAVE is thrilled to again partner with Dick Beardsley for the 46th Anniversary of Grandma’s Marathon. Here is your opportunity to get a spot early on our team! To learn more click here.
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This year SAVE is celebrating the 20th year of the Tour de SAVE. Riders, sponsors and local area cycling clubs will join in recognizing this event and we want you to be a part of it too! It’s easy to join, healthy and a great way to be a part of something special. Our goal is to have someone in at least 20 cities across the country involved so wherever you live join us by riding your bicycle or exercise bike for 20 miles, for 20 minutes or ride with 20 friends and help us make the 20th Annual Tour de SAVE our biggest yet. To learn more and how to register, click here.
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Being Part of the Solution |
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Last December SAVE received a holiday card from the staff of Lyon-Legal based in Long Beach, CA. Following the unexpected loss of a 20 year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department to suicide, Lyon-Legal felt the need to do something positive in his honor. Officer Chris Zamora was someone who had a strong and dedicated work ethic and he made a huge positive impact on the city of Long Beach. So the staff of Lyon-Legal decided to be a part of the solution. |
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To help bring awareness to suicide prevention, they made a contribution to SAVE and then took it a step further. In their holiday card that they sent to client, friends, and colleagues they wrote: "In lieu of gifts and, in appreciation for your business, support, and friendship, Lyon Legal, P.C. has donated to S.A.V.E. (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), an organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide" and included the suicide hotline number as a resource for anyone who may be struggling. In this way not only did their contribution make a difference, but their willingness to say something about this public health crisis helped break the stigma around suicide in ways very few other businesses have done before. SAVE thanked the entire Lyon Legal team for helping to SAVE lives.
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Story of Hope
By Kjersta
For Kjersta her story started when Covid hit. She was in college at the time and had to leave school and her friends behind, and that was hard. On top of that, getting forced into isolation was very damaging for her mental health. Click here to continue reading
Share with us if you have made it out on the other side, have learned lessons along the way, and are living mentally well and productively after the loss of a loved one or after their own lived experience.
If you would like to submit your story please click here.
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One of SAVE's greatest resources is our website. It is filled with resources for schools, employers/employees, students, parents, those feeling suicidal or who are worried about someone else and for those that have lost someone to suicide. You can also get information on our events where you can connect with others who have been touched by suicide.
SAVE offers credible best practice resources for purchase, online resources for those looking for help or more information, and merchandise that promotes SAVE.
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SAVE's website offers help for those that are having suicidal thoughts, concerned about someone else, coping with a loss and international resources. We are proud to share some of our new resources in Spanish from our partnership with the Crisis Text Line.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts call the
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text SAVE to 741741
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Are you looking for a support group in your area? As a resource, SAVE offers a listing of support groups at SAVE.org. |
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SAVE makes the support group listings directory available as a public service and does not run, recommend, endorse, or fund any of the groups listed. In addition, we do not monitor individual groups and only update information as it is made available to us by the facilitators and/or sponsoring organizations. |
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New Bio-Marker May Help Reduce Depression |
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A new study has identified a biomarker for depression that could help physicians diagnose the condition and assess the effectiveness of antidepressants. Click on the picture to learn more. |
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Kathy Sandberg
In this edition of Voices we are recognizing Kathy Sandberg.
To learn more about her and why she joined the SAVE board,
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Other Ways You Can Support SAVE |
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SAVE has partnerships with several companies that support our mission.
Here are just a few:
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Does your workplace offer an annual giving campaign? These campaigns are an easy way to donate to SAVE via payroll deduction. If you don't see us listed in your campaign please provide our EIN number 41-1702239 and name when donating.
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Are you a federal employee? Each year the Combined Federal Campaign offers federal employees the opportunity to give back via payroll deduction. Select SAVE as your charity of choice and write in our CFC# 42278.
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Does your company offer a corporate match or dollars for volunteering. Be sure to check with your HR department and select SAVE (41-1702239) as the organization to match your donation.
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Thrivent Choice® program In 2021 Thrivent distributed over $31.5 million to thousands of organizations. If you are looking for a way to donate your choice dollars visit thrivent.com.
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Are you shopping online more than normal? Be sure to select Suicide Awareness Voices of Education when placing an order from Amazon at Smile.amazon.com.
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CBD American Shaman has partnered with SAVE to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Make a purchase from any of their stores and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to SAVE.
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SAVE is a proud partner of Purvida Bracelets. You can purchase the suicide prevention bracelet here or the style pack designed specifically for SAVE here and help SAVE a life.
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Do you like the smell of a candle burning but don't like an open flame? Mystical Dragonfly Candles (wickless) donates 5% of their sales to SAVE. Please visit their website to learn more and buy your wickless candles today.
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Do you have a balance on a gift card that you are not going to use? If so, you can donate it to SAVE by using this link Charity Choice.
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People give to SAVE for many reasons: to honor or in memory of a friend or family member, a relationship with SAVE, or just because they believe in SAVE's mission and programs. It's important to know that just 8% of SAVE's funds go to management and fundraising, well below industry standards; 92% of the money you give goes to SAVE's programs. |
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SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Suite 810
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-946-7998 / 888-511-SAVE
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