About Us

Hope in action, not just awareness.

This Started With One Person

And a fierce belief that things could be different.

It started with one person and a gut-deep belief that we could—and should—do more. In 2010, our founder launched the Center for Suicide Awareness to create the kind of mental health support that didn’t wait for someone to “hit bottom.” No red tape. No judgment. Just early, real, human connection.

Since then, we’ve grown into a national nonprofit suicide prevention organization with programs that reach people in classrooms, taverns, military bases, support groups, and online communities. We’re here before, during, and after the worst days—and we’re not slowing down.

What We Believe

Stigma Doesn’t Save Lives

But action? That does.

We’re not here to sit back and hope people get better on their own. We believe in meeting people early, often, and without judgment. We believe that suicide is complex, but prevention can be practical. We believe everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and heard—even on their worst day. Especially on their worst day.

And we believe it takes strength—not weakness—to ask for help.

From One Voice to a Movement

Here’s how we’ve grown.

This Is What Showing Up Looks Like

We’re not guessing. We’re doing.

Suicide prevention can’t just be about awareness—it has to lead to action. At the Center for Suicide Awareness, every text, training, and program is built to create real change. Here’s what that looks like in numbers: