“This is such a great organization with such a powerful message that our young people need now more than ever.”
Often in our society we avoid talking about mental health issues. There is stigma surrounding the topic; CHADS wants to erase the stigma. The best way to do this is to start a conversation and spread information on the topic. See how you can help us erase the stigma below.
all in conversations
ALL IN Conversations are live podcasts where we have real conversations about youth mental health, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA, trauma, triggers, and more. They are an open forum covering a variety of questions and topics that come from attendees in each session. ALL IN Conversations allows community members a place to learn and have open-ended conversations around youth mental health and how provide support.
Register for any month using the links below:
For more information contact Colleen Pace, Chief Program Officer, colleenp@chadscoalition.org.
Student Presentations
CHADS Coalition trains students, parents, and adults how to recognize and prevent suicide with the only universal, evidence-based prevention program, Signs of Suicide in partnership with MindWise Innovations. Signs of Suicide(SOS) ® teaches participants the signs of depression, signs suicide, and the importance of telling a Trusted Adult when they notice those warning signs in themselves or someone they know. Highly trained Bachelors and Masters level facilitators guide discussions around mental health and the importance of seeking help as early as possible. Training sessions are available for youth starting in 5th grade through college as well as parents, teachers, and community members.
Adult Survivors of Suicide Support Group
The Survivors of Suicide Support Group is an open, peer-facilitated group for adults (age 18 and above) who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:45-8pm. Meetings are normally held at the CHADS South County office, but are currently being held remotely due to COVID-19. For more information contact Kellen Wolters at kellen.wolters@gmail.com.
Medical and Mental Health Professionals
To learn how you can partner with CHADS to prevent suicide and raise awareness for mental health, do this. To request information or materials for your office fill out our contact form.
Volunteer
You can make a difference in the lives of thousands of kinds in many ways. If you are interested in getting involved with CHADS by volunteering your time fill out our volunteer form.
Donate
To support CHADS’ programming through donation, click here. You can also organize a fundraiser for CHADS! Learn more.
CHADS Social Media
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Other Resources
There are countless resources in St. Louis and the surrounding areas for people struggling with mental illness. See our complete list of resources outside of our organization here.