Suicide
The silent epidemic
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An American Dies by Suicide every 12.3 minutes (2015 CDC WISQARS)
94 Completed Suicides every day (Emory University)
Americans Attempt Suicide an estimated 1.1 MILLION Times Annually (CDC)
1 person Attempts Suicide Every 38 seconds (Emory University)
TEEN SUICIDE FACTS…
Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24 (2015 CDC WISQARS)
Each day in our nation an average of over 5,240 young people, grades 7-12, attempt suicide. (2015 CDC WISQARS)
Pastors of WoodsEdge Student Ministry
Justin and Brooke Ulmer have been pastoring teens for the past decade and have gained a keen understanding of the challenges facing young people today. Early in their ministry they recognized that the two biggest issues facing 7th-12th graders today are the constant state of comparison and the insecurity that inevitably follows. In an effort to combat these issues, the Ulmer’s have created four proven tools for ministering to teens in the broken places. We urge you to check out the website www.werebrokenpeople.com and share with others.
Neon Gravestones
Neon Gravestones is a compelling, all-out assault on our society’s practice of glorifying suicide and the glamorization of taking one’s own life. This song and this sermon offer perspective, solutions, and hope. If you or someone you know are battling suicidal thoughts, this song and this sermon were written for you.
Were Broken People is a website designed to bring hope to the brokenhearted. Here you can find powerful messages of hope, healing, and restoration through sermon series focusing on finding identity in Christ.
The Gospel According to Twenty One Pilots is a relevant, Christ-centered sermon series that speaks to students as real people with real problems. Topics covered include depression, suicide, addiction, and social media abuse.
The Sevenapples App is a creative, free smartphone app that can be used to facilitate bible-based group discussions, personal devotionals, or to encourage people you know with scripture-saturated art.
The Seven Verbs of Discipleship is a highly effective disciple-making tool that encourages putting faith in action. Built around group bible studies and personal devotionals, this resource has proven to be life-changing for both new and seasoned believers who long to grow their relationship with the Lord.
TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION
KIM HESS | CASSIDY JOINED FOR HOPE
After losing their beautiful 16 year old daughter, Cassidy, to suicide in 2015, the Hess family created the Cassidy Joined for Hope Foundation to make sure this tragedy does not happen to any other family in their community. Cassidy Joined for Hope, Inc. is a national 501(C)(3) non-profit foundation focused on teen suicide prevention in the schools and community. We recognize that teen suicides are not isolated instances ... but the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24. No community or family is immune.
SUICIDE INTERVENTION
SR CHAPLAIN KEN SCHLENKER | CareForce
Ken Schlenker, is an Associate Professor of Chaplaincy and the Director, Chaplain Program of the Grace School of Theology and the Founder/President of CAREForce. Ken served as a Corpsman in the US Navy. Ken has spent over 30 years in ministry--as a Pastor, a Chaplain and in providing crisis intervention to first responder populations. Ken is a trainer and Chaplain for the Houston Police Department and a Chaplain with the Montgomery Sheriff’s Department. Ken is Board Certified in Crisis Chaplaincy, Emergency Response and Stress Management.
Contact Ken | Careforce Website | Careforce Live Classes | Careforce Crises Hotline
