Young Adults
Participate in Awareness Campaigns: Join the Brian O'Neill Jr. Foundation in the fight against youth suicide by taking the #strongertogether #sourcesofstrength challenge. Start conversations and raise awareness by using hashtags like #strongertogether and #sourcesofstrengthon your social media. Spread the word and inspire others to join our cause.
- Become a Connector to Help: Be There for Friends: Pay attention to your friends, ask questions, listen, and respond with care. If a friend is struggling, help them find the support they need by reaching out to trusted adults like parents, teachers, or coaches.
- Promote School Initiatives join your Sources of Strength Peer Leaders in campaigns: Advocate for a suicide prevention week at your school to increase awareness and provide support to students.
Be There for Friends: Pay attention to your friends, ask questions, listen, and respond with care. If a friend is struggling, help them find the support they need by reaching out to trusted adults like parents, teachers, or coaches.
Don't Keep Suicidal Thoughts a Secret: If a friend confides in you about suicidal thoughts, it's crucial to seek help immediately. Know who to turn to for professional assistance. If you are unsure, you can find professional help through on our resource page. If this situation is an emergency call 911 or use 988 to call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Promote School Initiatives: Advocate for a suicide prevention week at your school to increase awareness and provide support to students.
- Spread the Word: Follow and share our Foundation's content on social media to help educate others about youth suicide prevention. Follow your individual schools Instagram account for Sources of Strength or follow Sources of Strength as well. The following schools have Instagram accounts @muhs.sources, @sourcesofstrength_mhs, @hedgesvillesourcesofstrength, @smhs_strong, @sourcesofstrength
