Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741
We have presentations for adults, middle and high school kids, teachers, parents and those supporting someone with “lived experience,” i.e., someone who has made a suicide attempt, or experiences suicidal thoughts.
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) Utah offers free support groups and education for anyone impacted by mental health conditions throughout Utah – including those with mental health conditions and their family members or loved ones.
Services exists to enhance the mental health awareness and well-being of people with mental illness, their caregivers, and loved ones through support, education, empowerment, and facilitation of resources and services with competent responsiveness to cultural, socio-economic, and linguistics characteristics.
Utah's Encircle homes offer essential mental health services, resources, and tools for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and families.
Locations in SLC, Provo, Heber and Saint George. Online programs available.
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
More Suicide Prevention resources for help can be found on the
Teens Suicide Prevention Brochure
Seize the Awkward (videos, guides and resources)
How to talk to Kids about their Mental Health
Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health (for kids) via gizmo4mentalhealth.org
Click on the video below to listen to Utah volunteers presenting some of our great programs! Click here to go to AFSP Utah's YouTube site
Recording of- Talk Saves Lives LGBTQ with AFSP 101 (starts at 1:12:00)
We all have a role to play in preventing suicide, and those in the LGBTQ community may face additional challenges and barriers to help because of discriminatory factors. This program informs people of the best ways to provide care and support to those who need it.
Recording of- Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk
Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk provides information and resources on how to support someone in your life with “lived experience,” i.e., someone who has made a suicide attempt, or experiences suicidal thoughts.
Recording of- It's Real Teens and Mental Health
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program, which provides young people (14-18) with mental health education and resources.
A snapshot of many topics included in our Talk Saves Lives Presentations
This video explains suicidal ideation, risk factors, warning signs, protective factors, and ways to help someone who is struggling.
All of these topics are explained, in more detail, in our Talk Saves Lives Programs
Click here to see other videos like this one
Speaking out about suicide
Examples of materials we provide at events or via our website