How to deal with self harm
This short webpage talks about self harm, not necessarily as a suicide attempt, but as a way to release painful emotions. It talks about different types of self harm, symptoms, effects, and recovery.
Helping your loved one who is suicidal: A guide for family and friends
This compassionate guide tackles myths about suicide in an effort to increase understanding of the issue, discusses risk and protective factors, warning signs, offers suggestions on how to help a loved one, and offers many resources that can help.
Suicide Prevention: Resource for Action
This comprehensive resource provides seven evidence-based suicide prevention strategies, discusses the rationale and evidence supporting their efficacy, explains how to implement the approaches to each strategy, and explores potential outcomes.
Serving Survivors of Homicide
“1 in 10 Americans will lose a loved one to homicide during their lifetime” (Center for Victim Research, 2018). When homicide occurs, it is expected that law enforcement and then the justice system will hold offenders accountable. Where does that leave those 33 million survivors who are still grieving?
Hate Crimes Affect Us All
Most of us understand what a hate crime is. But do you know indicators of a hate crime? The varied impacts hate crime can have on survivors and the community? The 200+ symbols and definitions of extremism? There’s a lot more to learn about these crimes than what we often hear about in the media.
Elder Abuse Awareness Day: June 15
Unfortunately, elder abuse is an all-too-common experience for many. Age can be a great equalizer. It comes to most of us in time, so it’s time to learn more in order to address and prevent this crime.
Recognizing Missing & Murdered Indigenous People
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day is on May 5 and provides just one opportunity to honor the countless lives that have been lost while elevating the need for greater awareness to address violence against Indigenous communities – particularly women and girls.
Mental Health Always Matters
We hear and bear witness to our clients’ experiences of being victims of crime, violence, and trauma. We offer support where and when we can, including mental health support…
Resources for Communities Impacted by the MSU Shooting
These resources include trainings, infosheets, and handouts to share with clients on trauma-informed tools that can promote recovery and healing in both the community and in advocates themselves.
SAAM Resource Round-up
Resource round-up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023.