activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 4
- Community Events for Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Specialized Trauma and Grief RetreatsOrganizes and hosts events such as a Suicide Prevention Week Gathering and Vigil to foster community connection, provide resources, offer healing activities, and remember those lost to suicide. These events include resource expos, live music, artistic activities, and supportive services like therapy dogs and mental health providers.
- Community Mental Health Education and PresentationsProvides free community presentations and educational resources on mental health topics such as suicide prevention and postvention, anxiety, coping with loss, and general mental health to community groups, schools, organizations, and businesses. These presentations are delivered by certified providers and supervised graduate students.
- Suicide Postvention SupportOffers support to individuals and communities impacted by suicide through resources, discussions, education, and by arranging mental health professionals for on-site individual and small group discussions at gatherings like vigils.
- Suicide Prevention Communication TrainingEncourages individuals to directly ask others about mental health and suicide when concerned, providing guidance on how to discuss suicide with youth and offering consultation for schools and organizations to build awareness and communication.
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how they think
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- Adaptive and Accessible Programming adaptive_programmingSEMICOLON SOCIETY adapts its presentations and resources for diverse age groups and target audiences, regularly adding new topics to ensure relevance. It also provides free, accessible events to foster community gathering, resource connection, healing, and remembrance.
- Community Building for Mental Wellness community_buildingSEMICOLON SOCIETY fosters mental wellness by building communities, such as online and podcast communities for specific groups, to provide support and connection.
- Community-Led and Expert-Supported Engagement community_advisory_modelThe organization engages community members, including those without formal mental health expertise, in advisory roles and utilizes a network of certified mental health providers and supervised graduate students to deliver education and support. This combines lived experience with evidence-based practices to inform and deliver services.
- Comprehensive Mental Health Information and Resource Referral information_provisionThe organization provides extensive information on mental health diagnoses, challenges, and support, including a therapist search tool and access to support groups. This ensures individuals, families, and friends can find relevant resources and professionals.
- Immediate Crisis Intervention and Support crisis_interventionThe organization provides immediate, step-by-step support during mental health crises through 24/7 hotlines and trained crisis counselors. This includes specialized support for teens, LGBTQ youth, and athletes, focusing on manageable actions to de-escalate crises and connect individuals with help.
- Stigma Reduction through Direct Communication and Education stigma_reduction_through_direct_discussionSEMICOLON SOCIETY reduces mental health stigma and encourages open dialogue about suicide by providing direct discussions, community mental health education, and resources. This approach aims to increase awareness and understanding of mental health challenges.
- Trauma-Informed and Individualized Grief Support trauma_informed_supportSEMICOLON SOCIETY adopts a trauma-informed and individualized approach to grief and support for those affected by suicide loss, recognizing the unique needs of each individual.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Community Mental Health Presentations
Free presentations by mental health experts on topics such as Suicide Prevention and Postvention, Understanding Anxiety, Coping with Loss, Understanding Mental Health, and Building Coping Plans, adaptable for various age groups and organizations.
Suicide Postvention Support
Offers resources, handouts, and conversations for those impacted by suicide. Includes a network of mental health professionals for on-site individual and small group discussions at vigils and other gatherings.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Provides information on risk factors, warning signs, and how to discuss suicide, especially with youth. Includes informational handouts and consultation for schools and organizations.
Suicide Prevention Week Gathering and Vigil
A free community event designed to provide a safe space for connection with resources, healing activities, and remembrance of those lost to suicide. Includes a mental health resource expo, live music, engaging activities, therapy dogs, and a candlelight vigil.
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who they work with
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner — Offers resources for suicide prevention and post-suicide support, including links to local chapters.
- Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition Partner — Provides critical information on suicide prevention, warning signs, and means safety, plus details on Arizona trainings and conferences related to suicide prevention.
- Chandler Community Center Partner — Hosts the Suicide Prevention Week Gathering and Vigil.
- Courage First Athlete Helpline Partner — Offers a helpline designed for athletes, coaches, parents, and allies to ensure physical and mental safety.
- League of Laid Off Legends Partner — Supports the mental wellness of recently laid off tech professionals through an online and podcast community.
- Means Safety Partner — Offers information on how to realistically and effectively reduce access to means of suicide.
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Partner — Provides extensive information on various mental health diagnoses and supports for individuals as well as their family and friends, including support group information.
- National Institute of Mental Health Partner — Provides a website with a wide range of information related to mental health.
- Prepared Parenting Partner — Provides a website with information for parents on suicide warning signs, how to discuss mental health with children, and how to foster youth resiliency.
- Psych Central Partner — Provides a website with a wide range of information related to mental health.
- Psychology Today Partner — Offers a website with mental health information and a therapist search tool.
- Teen Lifeline Partner — Provides a 24/7 hotline for teens to address mental health concerns, including suicide.
- Trevor Lifeline Partner — Offers a 24/7 call, text, or chat hotline designed for LGBTQ youth for any mental health needs.