Stories of Strength

Safe Messaging

Here at the PSHTF, we believe in the importance of sharing stories to raise awareness on the issue of suicide prevention. In the same breath, it is important to share our stories in a manner that is safe for those who may be at risk for suicide. The following are resources open to all audiences, but are especially recommended for groups/organizations developing and implementing suicide prevention campaigns and activities.

Stories of Strength from our Communities

Kaua‘i Suicide Prevention Month Sign Waving 2024

Sign wavers bring attention to suicide prevention<p>LIHUE — There was a lot of energy and a lot of honking on the corner of Rice Street and Umi Street in a sign-waving event for World Suicide Prevention Month on Wednesday Sept. 4.</p>

Akaku Molokai.MP4

Moloka‘i Out of the Darkness Walk 2023

Kaua'i HS Healthy Me, Healthy We Video.mp4

Kaua‘i High School "Healthy Me, Healthy We" Video

PSAs and Press Releases

From our Taskforce

Hawaii's Caring Systems Initiative (HCSI)

8 Sources of Strength to help you overcome tough situationsUniversity of Hawai`i's Graduate Assistants, Davis Rehuher and Genesia Paolo, discusses Hawaii’s Caring System Initiative's Sources of Strength program!

While this particular story focuses on Sources of Strength, click here to view other wellness content by My Life.Just Listen.

2023_HCSI 'Olelo PSA

Highlighting suicide prevention, advocates share their stories to ‘end the silence’In Hawaii, suicide continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable death for Hawaii residents.

Check out this documentary featuring HCSI Co-Director and Taskforce Co-Chair Deb Goebert!

53rd Annual Northern California Area Emmy® Awards

Produced by Sunrise Digital Content Producer Megan Ramones and featuring HCSI Co-Director Deb Goebert, Ending the Silence: Breaking Mental Health Stigma won a regional Emmy® Award in June 2024! Watch Megan's acceptance speech here.

Suicide rates are climbing amongst kānaka maoli, Pacific IslandersSuicides are not the usual topics that people feel comfortable talking about to friends and family.

Hawaii United Prevention Taskforce (Formerly the Joint Military Suicide Prevention Task Force)

Mental Health America of Hawai‘i/E Ola Hou

MHA of HI PSA 2023

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hawai‘i Chapter

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Hawai‘i Chapter

NAMI Hawaii PSA

AFSP Hawai'i Chapter PSA 2023

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic and Child & Family Service

Rotary Club of Honolulu

Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaiʻi

#232: Rachelle Chang

"From Tech Marketing to Mental Health Leader": Interview of Rachelle Chang, Executive Director of Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaiʻi on her journey to working in mental health.

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