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DONATE "BENEATH THE SURFACE" TODAY
It is time to take matters into our own hands. Our children are dying. Everyday there is news of a school shooting, suicide attempts or suicide completion. Our youth are overwhelmed, scared, and exhausted from the daily stressors of addiction, bullying, peer and academic pressure, leading to self-harm, PTSD, eating disorders, depression and often suicide. Our teens don’t know how to manage these situations and feeling, often holding them in until they consume their very being.
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Kristi Hugstad’s presentation to the Health students at Dana Hills High School was very moving and informative. She brought her first hand expertise and personal insight when living with a person who is experiencing the ill-effects of substance-related disorders, specifically steroid use. Her story demonstrates the importance of recognizing the signs of mental illness; including paranoia, depression and suicide. Kristi’s natural ability to interact and connect with high school students was inspiring to witness. Her catch phrase and the title of her book “R U OK?”, captures the essence of her message. Our Health students were captivated with her story and many students expressed that her message was heard loud and clear. Thank you Kristi, for sharing such a painful event, and turning this personal tragedy into a lesson to be remembered.
Jeanette Boyle | DHHS Health Educator, Dana Point, CA
"I wanted to reach out to thank for everything you do to help our teens. Coming to speak to our students at San Clemente High School about it being ok to not be ok. That there is SO much hope and help. Powerful message for those feeling scared of whats in their head. You are making a difference! Thank you for all you do! "
Angie Tisdale - San Clemente High School Health
If you or your teen needs more information, resources or immediate help, please know it’s available! The following toll-free hotlines are available to help 24/7:
Teenline (This is a crisis hotline for teens to talk to other teens): 800-TLC-TEEN AFSP American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: 800-273-TALK(8255) Trevor Lifeline (Crisis line for LGBTQ youth): 866-488-7386 Bullying Hotline: 800-273-8255 National Eating Disorder Association: 800-931-2237 National Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline: 877-437-8422 |