LINKS

Please follow these links for additional information on related subjects.

-REACHING YOU MINISTRIES www.reachingyouministries.com

Our mission is to reach the hurting, the hopeless, the lost, the suicidal and the depressed with the life transforming hope and leadership offered to us in Christ.

In 2003 Kristen Jane Anderson was asked to share the story of her transformation with the high school youth group in her church. More speaking requests soon followed. In response to the many reaching out to Kristen who were struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, Kristen started Reaching You Ministries in December of 2004.

"Kristen is a trustworthy guide through the difficult issues of depression, facing one's own choices, self-forgiveness, and discovering authentic faith. Her recovery isn't a mountaintop experience others are incapable of having, but a real story of perseverance through fear, setbacks, and disappointments. She is an honest and credible teacher of all of us." - - - Dr. JoAnn Nishimoto (clinical psychologist)

-MILITARY www.taps.org
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors:

TAPS 800-959 TAPS (8277) 24 Hotline

Taps offers peer-based support, crisis care, casualty casework assistance, and grief and trauma recourses, all FREE.  Unlike most programs offered through the military, TAPS provides ongoing help to anyone grieving the death of a loved one in the military, regardless of the relationship to the deceased, where they live, or the circumstances of the death. 
TAPS can also help connect service members, families and others to free, confidential counseling through partnerships with the Veterans Affairs Department’s Vet Centers, Give an Hour, and the Association of Death Education and Counseling.

-America's Mighty Warriors www.AmericasMightyWarriors.org
To honor, thank, and encourage the troops and their families and remember the sacrifice of Marc Alan Lee.  Marc was the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq.  His mother has created a non-profit that honors our fallen heroes and their families.  The challenge is to” pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life through random acts of kindness” that will impact our military, the fallen and their families for their selfless service and sacrifice.

-Coaching for Widows www.coachingforwidows.com 
If you are a widow this website links you with others that are experiencing the same loss.

-The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide www.sptsnj.org
The SPTS understands that youth suicide prevention is everyone's business and we commit our resources and expertise to helping educators, parents, and students compassionately and competently work together in this life-saving endeavor.

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GRIEF THERAPY
 
Everyone grieves differently, but one common factor in the grief process is the need to be heard. Telling the story is a healing experience. Listening can be the best gift you give to anyone that is navigating through grief. Try not to judge, offer advice, or give opinions. JUST LISTEN! Some websites you may want to check out are:

www.journeyofhearts.org
www.recover-from-grief.com
www.griefshare.org

-American Foundation of Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org
An exceptionally good resource for survivors of suicide.

-The University of Southern Florida www.theguide.fmhi.usf.edu
Contains a downloadable guide for a comprehensive school suicide prevention program.

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RESOURCES:

-Families Against Bullying: http://www.familiesagainstbullying.org/index.html

Part of the solution.

-Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: www.taps.org
800-959-TAPS (8277) 24/hours

TAPS offers peer-based support, crisis care, casualty casework assistance, and grief and trauma resources, all FREE. Unlike most programs offered through the military, TAPS provides ongoing help to anyone grieving over the death of a loved one in the military, regardless of the relationship to the deceased, where they might live, or the circumstances of death. TAPS can also help connect service members, families and others to free, confidential counseling through partnerships with the Veterans Affairs Department's Vet Centers, Give an Hour, and the Association of Death Education and Counseling.

-Coaching for Widows: www.coachingforwidows.com
If you are a widow, this website links you to others that are experiencing the same loss.

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SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE:

In the matter of a heartbeat everthing you once knew is different. Losing a loved one to suicide is a traumatic event. Those left behind face years of grief, loss, and learning to find a new normal. That is to find a way to live with grief. There are things you can do to help the person grieving.

Let them discuss their feelings and concerns. LISTEN! Assist in mobilizing a support system.

Share information on community services. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the hotline at 806-765-8393.