1. From Desperation to Inspiration
Jodi A Holland

2. Be the change you want to see in the world - Mahatma Gandhi

3. According to the Center for Disease Control suicide is the third –leading cause of death for year olds

4. 95% of people who die by suicide have a psychological disorder at the time of death
Depression
Bipolar
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Etc….

5. Similarities in warning signs….
Isolation
Risky behavior
Hopelessness
Irritability
Talk of death
Loss of interest
Pull away from friends and family
Changes in eating and sleeping habits
Start giving away or selling treasured possessions

6. HOPE Is the little voice you hear whisper “maybe”
when it seems the entire
world is shouting “no!”
BE THE LITTLE VOICE FOR SOMEONE…..