Northeast NE Suicide Prevention Coalition

Northeast NE Suicide Prevention Coalition Support Group for families left behind meet 2nd Tues. of each month at 7pm at First Baptist Church in Norfolk

06/17/2026

Get teens OFF of social media!

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06/17/2026

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Did you know? Verbiage around mental health can actually affect those struggling.
When referring to an Individual who has lost their life to su***de, it's better to say that individual "died by su***de" instead of "committed su***de." The change in verbiage makes a larger impact on saving lives!

Research proves that the term "committed: has a negative connotation attached to it, making people who are in crisis feel guilty for their feelings. If someone feels like they will be met with shame instead of comfort and understanding when reaching out for help, they may never actually take the steps to receive help.

Don't worry, if you've used the term "committed" in the past, IT"S OKAY! Safe language is something we have to learn about.

06/16/2026

Check out the comedian for our upcoming fundraiser June 27th!

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06/14/2026

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"In 2010, Marie Osmond lost her 18-year-old son Michael.
To the public, she was the cheerful, resilient star they had watched for years. The smiling half of Donny & Marie. Someone who always seemed able to keep going no matter what life brought her way.
What most people never saw was the devastation that followed.
Michael's death shook every part of her life. The grief was overwhelming. It challenged her faith, her sense of purpose, and even her ability to make it through an ordinary day.
Then there were the words he left behind.
""I couldn't take it anymore.""
Four words.
Simple on the surface, but carrying a weight no parent should ever have to bear.
Those words forced Marie to confront a painful reality. So much suffering can exist beneath the surface while the people around us never fully see it. So many struggles remain hidden until the consequences become irreversible.
She could have stepped away from public life.
She could have chosen privacy and silence.
Few people would have questioned that decision.
Instead, she made a different choice.
Marie began speaking openly about mental health. She talked about depression, emotional pain, and the warning signs families often overlook. She shared her experience in interviews, public discussions, and through her writing.
The conversations weren't easy.
They weren't comfortable.
But she believed they were necessary.
Rather than allowing her loss to remain a private tragedy, she used it to encourage awareness and understanding. She wanted people to recognize that suffering is not always visible and that asking for help should never be seen as weakness.
Over the years, she continued to advocate for mental health education and support, hoping that other families might be spared the heartbreak she experienced.
Losing a child is a grief that never fully leaves.
But Marie refused to let that grief remain silent.
Because Michael couldn't take it anymore, she chose to spend the rest of her life helping others believe that they can.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988."

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06/05/2026

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When Elijah said, “Lord, I want to die,” I’m reminded that even faithful people can reach moments of deep exhaustion.

I’ve felt overwhelmed by relationships.
I’ve worried about my career and whether I’m moving in the right direction.
I’ve stared at my finances and wondered how everything would work out.
I’ve lost interest in things I once enjoyed.
I’ve traveled, smiled for photos, and still carried battles no one could see.
I’ve tried to take care of myself and still felt tired in ways that sleep couldn’t fix.

Depression is real. Anxiety is real. Burnout is real.

But so is the God who stays with me when life feels heavy.
So is the God who carries me when I don’t have the strength to carry myself.
So is the God who reminds me that my story isn’t over.

Some days I don’t need all the answers. I just need to remember that God is still here—and that His grace is enough to help me take the next step.

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