Memorial Day weekend is difficult for many of us. From survivor’s guilt, depression, and struggles with coping, the impacts of this weekend are something that not many realize. It is important that we remember the fallen and reflect on them. However, if you find yourself struggling this weekend, please reach out. We do not want more to join the 22 this weekend.* We want you here and you matter! Know that you are stronger than you think!
800-273-8255 - Suicide Prevention Lifeline
877-565-8860 - Trans Lifeline
888-633-3239 - National Drug Helpline
800-931-2237 - National Eating Disorder Association Helpline (not 24-hour)
800-656-4673 - National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-222-1222 - American Association of Poison Control Centers
800-799-7233 - National Domestic Violence Hotline
Crisis Text Line: text VETS or CONNECT to 741741
*There are several nonprofits striving to reduce the estimated 22 veteran suicides per day in the US. Among them are Mission 22, 22Kill, and The 22 Project.
[You may have seen a similar post on Facebook this weekend. It seems military related, although I couldn’t trace it back to the original source, so I am paraphrasing a bit but mostly leaving the message intact. I double-checked the phone numbers and corrected the third one.]