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SUICIDE ... the silent epidemic

An American dies by suicide every 12.3 minutes (2015 CDC WISQARS)

94 completed suicides every day (Emory University)

Americans attempt suicide an estimated 1.1 MILLION times annually (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

1 person attempts suicide every 38 seconds (Emory University)

YOUTH SUICIDE...

Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24 (2015 CDC WISQARS)

Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-28 (2015 CDC WISQARS)

Each day in our nation there is an average of over 5,240 attempts by young people grades 7-12 (2015 CDC WISQARS)

We CAN help stop Teen Suicide

Suicide is real. Suicide does not discriminate. Suicide affects more families of teens today than ever before. The day the Hess family lost their beautiful daughter, Cassidy, to suicide just a few days before Christmas in 2015 could not have come any more of a shock to them. There were no warning signs as Cassidy fell victim of the Silent Epidemic of teenage suicide. We can stop this ... we need to BREAK THE SILENCE, remove the stigma, and begin the necessary conversations about mental health, depression ... and suicide.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE...

TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE LIVES!

CASSIDY'S STORY

Cassidy is our beautiful 16 year old daughter who tragically lost her life to suicide December 20, 2015. Cassidy was the happiest, funniest, most free-spirited person you would ever meet. She enjoyed life to the fullest... she was fearless! She was a cheerleader, a loyal friend and a loving daughter. She had incredible friends and a supporting family who loved her unconditionally. Cassidy had her whole world ahead of her ... yet she fell victim to suicide.

CASSIDY JOINED FOR HOPE, INC.

Cassidy Joined for Hope, Inc. Foundation was created in order to make sure no other family lost their child to suicide. This is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation focused on teen suicide awareness and prevention throughout the schools and community by hosting speaking events, awareness events, educating the community and focusing on preventative measures.

Read moreCASSIDY JOINED FOR HOPE, INC.

JOINED FOR HOPE CLUBS

"Joined for Hope" school clubs are student led clubs created to Break the Silence about mental health and teen suicide within the schools. These clubs open conversations about preventative measures, self value, anti-bullying, social media dangers and simply spreading the message that Kindness Matters.

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?

Sometimes everything looks good on the outside, but it’s entirely different on the inside. If we are going to prevent suicide, we are all going to have to look up, reach out and start meaningful conversations. Simply ask, “are you ok?”

Our Joined for Hope School Clubs are learning how to start the conversation. We are proud to present our first Public Service Announcement featuring some of our Cavs Joined for Hope at The Woodlands College Park High School, produced by our friends at Reflective Media Productions.

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