Who are we?

Suicide Prevention Ministry

(Formerly Lutheran Suicide Prevention Ministry)

We have changed our name to emphasize our continuing commitment to reaching ALL
faith -based communities and empowering them to engage in active education and advocacy in order to advance mental wellness and suicide prevention.

Our mission remains the same. Our passion remains the same. Our determination and persistence remains the same.

Click:
http://www.suicidepreventionministry.org

Why do we exist?

Fact:
Surveys find one-third of victims of suicide were attending church before their death, but few pastors knew of their struggle

Fact:
1 in 3 Protestant churchgoers are affected by suicide.

Fact:
Studies found three-quarters (76 percent) of churchgoers say suicide is a problem that needs to be addressed in their community.

Read more........click this article:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2017/september/protestant-churches-pastors-views-on-suicide-aacc-liberty.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+christianitytoday%2Fctmag+%28Christianity+Today+Magazine%29

Fact:

Suicide is the 10^th leading cause of death in the US for all ages. (CDC) Over 44,000 people die by suicide each year in the US compared to 16,000 homicides.

Fact:

There is one death by suicide in the US every 12 minutes. (CDC)

Fact:

Depression affects 20-25% of Americans ages 18+ in a given year. (CDC)

Fact:

Only half of all Americans experiencing an episode of major depression receive treatment. (NAMI)

Read more----click:

https://save.org/about-suicide/suicide-facts/

For more information about supporting this Ministry:

Sign up for these newsletters on our home page/website and forward them on to other interested persons.
Write about your experience supporting someone and what you learned about suicide prevention. Send it to 'info@suicidepreventionministry.org' for review on our website.
Support our efforts through choices on our 'donation page' Click:
http://www.suicidepreventionministry.org/support-our-ministry/

Contact us (info@suicidepreventionministry.org) for consultation on presenting information to your congregants. We can help you!

Use these newsletters and our website to present a program in your faith community!