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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Stories of Resilience may be Linked to Lower Suicide Rates |
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Do you remember the first time you heard rapper Logic and his song "1-800-273-8255"? Was it the MTV Video Awards or the 2018 Grammy Awards? SAVE was quoted in a study on media reporting on suicide. To learn more click here.
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SAVE's Statement Regarding Death of Legendary County Music Star Naomi Judd
SAVE was saddened to learn of the death of Naomi Judd.
Please click on her picture to read our statement.
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Official Call for Submissions |
SAVE is accepting submissions for the 2022 cycle of the National Media Award for Excellence in Reporting on Suicide. This award was established to recognize members of the media who demonstrate responsible, safe, and ethical reporting on the topics of mental health and suicide. Submissions and nominations can be submitted here. |
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Suicide is Preventable. SAVE is here to help. |
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SAVE continues to educate the public that suicide is preventable. The photos below are a sample of ads we recently disseminated as part of our partnership with West Pharmaceutical Services. |
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Let's Talk About It™
Let’s Talk About It™ is a community public awareness event created to give you, your family and your community the answers you need on mental health, mental wellness, and suicide prevention. Each event is custom designed to fit the needs or requirements of your community.
If you are interested in bringing this program to your community please click here.
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Let's Talk About It™ YouTube Video |
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Grief has no age or time limits, it is a lifelong process of transforming pain and suffering into strength, healing, and hope. Suicide Survivors explores the pain, grief, anger, blame and guilt, and touches upon the change in relationships both within and outside a family. To order you copy click here.
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Join SAVE at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon |
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SAVE is thrilled to partner with Dick Beardsley for the 40th Anniversary of Medtronic TC Marathon. Be a part of Team SAVE, dedicated to Suicide Awareness and Mental Health Education! Click here to learn more.
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tour de SAVE, this year we created the #SAVE20Challenge.
Ride your way and put your city on the map.
To take part in the #SAVE20Challenge.
2. Donate (if you want to, it’s not required)
3. Ride your bike (on the road or at the gym)
4. Share your photos & videos on social media with #SAVE20Challenge (click to view our 20 year video)
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Want to Start and Event in Your City? |
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Hosting an event in your city is a great way to help SAVE continue our work and to bring awareness to your community. It is also a way for those who have lost someone to personally connect with others and our mission. Learn more about our fundraising opportunities to support SAVE and suicide prevention in a number of different ways. |
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Does Suicide Risk Show Up in the Blood? |
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A new study has identified biomarkers that have the potential to flag patients, via blood testing, with major depressive disorder (MDD) at high risk for suicide. Read more here
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A Birthday to Remember
By Janet B.
Read the story of Christopher and how his family dealt with the grief of his passing.
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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Lesli Preuss
In this edition of Voices we are recognizing Lesli Preuss.
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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Create global change with your spare change, and help SAVE lives. |
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RoundUp App is a donation app that makes it easy for you, our supporters to help SAVE lives. Sign up at roundupapp.com or download the app to your phone. Create your profile, select SAVE as your charity of choice and begin rounding up your spare change. Use your card anywhere you shop and your spare change will be donated to SAVE. That's it, that simple. |
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SAVE has partnerships with several companies that support our mission.
Here are just a few:
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NEW - Round up your change to Help SAVE Lives. Sign up at roundupapp.com to begin donating your change to SAVE.
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Don't forget when shopping on Amazon select Suicide Awareness Voices of Education when placing an order from 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 Puravida 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 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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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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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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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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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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