About the mid shore suicide coalition

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Stay Alive is a documentary film that conveys an intimate conversation about suicide prevention and mental health, presented by international speaker Kevin Hines, Mark Goulston, MD, Suicide Prevention Expert, and Rayko, Suicide Prevention Advocate. This event will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the auditorium of Cambridge South Dorchester High School; from 6P – 8P. The Stay Alive mental health documentary film will air from 6P – 7:15P, followed by an impactful discussion panel led by Kevin Hines from 7:15P – 8P.  This event is free to the public. RSVP to stayalive@channelmarker.org. Sign-up for a free resource table at stayalive@channelmarker.org. This event is brought to our community by the Mid Shore Suicide Coalition, a partnership established through Channel Marker, Mid Shore Behavioral Health, and other mental health care organizations. To learn more about Kevin Hines and his powerful story as a suicide survivor, visit KevinHinesStory.com. View the Stay Alive Trailer here. 

Suicide has become an Epidemic: The US suicide rate has jumped some 30% from 2000 to 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The reasons are complex: Family fragmentation, social media overexposure, political polarization, opioids, and other life stressors all play a part. Stay Alive was developed in recognition of the challenges of traditional institutions in addressing all those in need of suicide prevention and care.

Stay Alive is a 75-minute video/podcast documentary serving at-risk populations. The program’s two sections – Understanding and Helping, deliver messages of Education, Compassion and Caring for those who are in deep despair, along with Guidance for their families and friends who love them. Stay Alive is recommended for individuals, families, schools, communities, social services, and churches – anywhere there is a need.

Stay Alive’s message centers around the process of moving from Despair, as in being seemingly unpaired with connection and a reason to live – feeling Hopeless, Helpless,  Powerless, Useless,  Worthless, Purposeless, Meaningless, Pointless – to Repairing. The Presenters’ profound personal disclosures and proven approaches make this program uniquely valuable and unlike any other you may have ever seen.

The Mid Shore Suicide Coalition is a community-led suicide education and prevention initiative in our Mid-Shore region, dedicated to uniting various community partners and specialists to raise awareness about suicide through community campaigns, educational events, and offering valuable resources to those in need. These efforts aim to create a supportive environment that fosters open dialogue and promotes mental health awareness, ultimately helping to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and encouraging individuals to seek help and make life-saving connections.

Stay Alive is a 75-minute video/podcast documentary serving at-risk populations. The program’s two sections – Understanding and Helping, deliver messages of Education, Compassion and Caring for those who are in deep despair, along with Guidance for their families and friends who love them. Stay Alive is recommended for individuals, families, schools, communities, social services, and churches – anywhere there is a need.

On behalf of the Mid Shore Suicide Coalition, we invite our valued community members to join us in spreading the essential message for suicide prevention that has the power to save lives. By collaborating with us in our marketing initiatives, we can extend our reach to spread awareness about mental health and suicide prevention and ensure that those who may be struggling feel supported and understood. Your support is not just appreciated; it is vital in our journey to create a strong, compassionate community where everyone feels valued and supported. Let's stand together and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

If you are in a crisis or need help, Call/Text 988 or Chat 988lifeline.org. The Eastern Shore Crisis Response Hotline is also available 888-407-8018. Both lines are confidential, with trained crisis counselors offering support 24/7/365.