The Aiden Matthew Ripple Effect Foundation has created a directory of various organizations aimed to raise awareness surrounding the importance of mental health, suicide prevention, and reducing the stigma associated with both. The Aiden Matthew Ripple Effect Foundation has compiled these resources for your convivence and does not have a personal or professional association with any. Additionally, the information contained on each website is the property of the individual organization and is not vetted by The Aiden Matthew Ripple Effect Foundation.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization based in New York City, with a public policy office based in Washington, D.C. The organization's stated mission is to "save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide." Through their website, learn about suicide, how you can help prevent it, and resources for those affected.
Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder and braver world. Through high-impact programming, youth-led conversations, and strategic, cross-sectoral partnerships, the Foundation aims to make kindness cool, validate the emotions of young people, and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. Learn how the Foundation encourages people to practice kindness toward themselves and their communities through its website born this way foundation and its storytelling platform Channel.
Channel Kindness is a digital platform created by Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. It is a safe space for young people to tell their stories of kindness, resilience, and community. By highlighting the people and organizations that are doing good in their communities, Channel Kindness’ audience is inspired to create a kinder and braver world, one story at a time.
Mission Statement: The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
JFI believes that awareness and education are the first steps to prevention. We want to establish a Triangle of Prevention by providing students, parents and teachers the tools and resources to help identify and help at-risk youth. This is accomplished through a curriculum unit for students and informational seminars for teachers and parents. The programs provide resources to accomplish this goal. The materials are easy to use and are intended to provide educational information. There is no intent to diagnose or treat suicidal ideation. JFI’s intention is to empower youth, educators and parents to help recognize when young people are in pain and know to get professional help involved as soon as possible.
Maryland Governor’s Commission on Suicide Prevention
Executive Order 01.01.2018.26 (Amended Executive Order 01.01.2009.13) was signed by Governor Larry Hogan on October 11, 2018 to modernize the Governor's Commission on Suicide Prevention (the Commission). The Commission was created to strengthen and coordinate the state’s suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services. The amended executive order expands the existing commission membership to be more representative in age, profession, and life experience as well as more clearly aligns the commission’s duties with changing times.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
A website designed to help families and individuals find detailed listings for mental health professionals in their area.
Hope for young LGBTQ lives starts here. We believe LGBTQ young people deserve a welcoming, loving world. And we wake up every day dedicated to making that a reality.
Zero Reasons Why is a Community Mobilization and Story Campaign to prevent teen suicide and drive productive conversations to affirm there are zero reasons why suicide is an option.
In the midst of multiple global crises, we want to remind you that we are so grateful that you are here with us and are excited for you to stay here with us. If you or a friend is struggling with mental health, please remember that you matter, you are not alone, and there are resources for support available for you, including the resources listed below.
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