IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS, PLEASE CALL THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT 1-800-273-TALK (8255) OR TEXT THE WORD "TALK" TO 741-741
(TEXT "BADGE" FOR CONFIDENTIAL HELP IF YOU ARE A FIRST RESPONDER)
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Suicide Prevention Training
A training focused on educating the community on the warning signs of suicide, the many pathways that may lead to suicide contemplation, coping skills, and how to use resources. Trainings are flexible and can be targeted towards any audience and time frame.
Please contact us to learn more about this training and to schedule a free training for your desired audience.
Call for Backup
Humanizing the Badge’s unique #CallForBackup Suicide Awareness and Prevention Campaign seeks to address those concerns, and to teach officers how to help one another – and themselves – deal with the unique stresses of their chosen profession.
To schedule a presentation please message us at GETINSPIREDBYGRACE@GMAIL.COM
SUPPORT GROUPS
Not So Empty Nesters
A participant driven support and social club for grandparents and other relatives raising or helping to raise relative children needing support.
Hosted on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. This program starts November 12th at Grace Lutheran Church at 4441 Monroe, Toledo, OH 43613.
MEMORIAL PROGRAMS
Tree of Remembrance
A memorial dedicated to those we have lost: a family member, friend, neighbor, coworker, fellow student, or someone you loved or looked up to, they will be remembered on our tree. They may be gone, but they are not forgotten.
On We Grow
A support group for survivors of suicide loss.
Hosted on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. This program starts November 15th at Grace Lutheran Church at 4441 Monroe, Toledo, OH 43613.
Letters of Hope
Personalized cards that will be sent in the mail to recognize those we have lost. A card may be delivered for birthdays, Angelversaries, or a requested date for support and remembrance.
This program will be launched in 2019.
To sign up for this program please send a message with "Letters of Hope" to IBG.Rebecca@gmail.com or send a message via the CONTACT US form on our webpage.