How to Be There Supportive Suicide Prevention and Awareness Tools
Fr. Rob Galea, a well-known Catholic musician, speaker, and author, talks about how he overcame his own depression.
Suicide Awareness is becoming more important in our society and Church. It reminds us to regularly connect with ourselves and our loved ones, especially when we're feeling stressed, anxious, or hopeless. Suicide prevention and offering comfort to those grieving a loss from suicide can be difficult to navigate. This page offers resources for hope and guidance for those who need it.
If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, dial 988 to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.
Podcast Episodes
How Pastoral Leaders Can Respond to Suicide
In this webinar, Bishop John Dolan and Deacon Ed Shoener —founders of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers—reflect on the spiritual insights they have gained after losing loved ones to suicide. They also discuss how pastoral leaders can provide support to individuals and communities affected by suicide.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens today. Teens want adults to talk about suicide, even if they don't bring it up themselves. While it is uncomfortable to discuss, it is essential that we engage teens in this tough conversation. This webinar will help those working in parishes, youth ministry, and schools.
Many grieving people feel unsupported by the Church after a loved one's suicide. They worry that the Church believes their loved one is in hell. Join Bishop John Dolan and Deacon Ed Shoener as they address those issues head-on. They will explore difficult questions that arise after a suicide and present practical ideas for accompanying the grieving after from a suicide loss.
Books That Offer Hope and Healing
Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Explore a variety of mental health issues such as addiction and recovery, forgiveness, grief, practicing mindfulness, therapy, and spiritual direction. Discover the significance of mental health care and find ways to regain your well-being.
Ave Explores: Healing
This series teaches about healing and how a personal encounter with Christ is the true path to becoming whole and feeling known. Join Katie Prejean McGrady and her guests as they share stories of healing of how the Lord can heal your family, addictions, grief, and trauma.
