Most problems in life are temporary, but death is permanent. For this reason, we always encourage individuals to seek help if they’re experiencing . Likewise, always reach out to a trusted adult and/or trained mental health professional if someone you know is contemplating suicide. As a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, our goal has always been to help save lives.
Crisis Help is Available 24/7
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please know that help is always available. Please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
How to get help fast:
- Call or text 988
- Chat at
988 is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Get the Facts
Suicide affects people of all ages and backgrounds. However, individuals who have experienced child abuse, sexual assault, or bullying tend to have a higher suicide risk.
To help you better understand how suicide affects our society, please read the below statistics from the .
46,000NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO DIED BY SUICIDE IN 2020
12.2 MILLIONNUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO SERIOUSLY THOUGHT ABOUT SUICIDE
3.2 MILLIONNUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO MADE A PLAN FOR SUICIDE
1.2 MILLIONNUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
At Text Pledge, we know that life is precious. Our mission is to help raise awareness about mental health and suicide so we can save as many lives as possible.
Pledge to Raise Suicide Awareness
As a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, we know that mental health awareness is more important than ever. Take the pledge to raise suicide awareness in your community and help us save lives. While you’re here, we also encourage you and your loved ones to take our other pledges. If you have any questions, please fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.
