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Suicide Education, Prevention, and Awareness

About the mid shore suicide coalition

The Mid Shore Suicide Coalition is a community-led suicide education and prevention initiative in our Mid-Shore region, dedicated to unite 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.

A partnership established through Channel Marker,  Mid Shore Behavioral Health, and other Mid-Shore organizations.

Stay Alive featuring Kevin Hines

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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. 

THE NEED

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.

THE DOCUMENTARY

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.

THE MESSAGE

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.

ABOUT MID SHORE SUICIDE COALITION

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.

THE PROGRAM

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.

MARKETING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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.

988 SUPPORT

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.

Stay Alive Documentary An Award Winning Film An Intimate Video Conversation About Suicide Prevention

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Maryland Department of Health resources, trainings, and toolkits.

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Individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences can find themselves at risk for suicide, highlighting a critical and pressing issue that affects people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Suicide behavior may vary from person to person, often stemming from a combination of factors such emotional distress, mental health challenges, traumatic experiences, and social isolation. It is essential to recognize that there is no singular cause that leads someone to consider taking their own life; rather, it is a convergence of various emotional, psychological, and environmental elements that contribute to such tragic outcomes. Understanding this complexity is crucial in addressing prevention and providing support.

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

 FAMILIARITY WITH 988 CONTINUES TO INCREASETwo years into 988, there is a growing familiarity with the three-digit number for calling, texting, and chatting. 63% of adults have at least heard of 988 with 33% saying they are familiar with the Lifeline, and 78% say they would be somewhat or very likely to use 988 if they or someone they knew needed help. This is an increase over previous polling in 2022 when 57% had heard of 988 and 28% were familiar.  


MOST ADULTS FEEL COMFORTABLE CONTACTING A MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE

71% of U.S. adults would feel comfortable reaching out to a mental health hotline, while just 15% said they have used one in the past. 38% said they would turn to a mental health hotline as a resource for helpful tips about coping with thoughts of suicide or helping a loved one struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Understanding Our Youth with Matt Runnalls 2024

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resources

988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineSante Mobile Crisis Response - Eastern ShoreMental Health Association of MarylandNational Alliance on Mental Illnes (NAMI)American Foundation for Suicide PreventionSAMHSAThe Office of Suicide PreventionKevin Hines: Art of Wellness SeriesThe Scoop NewsletterPTSD-911 MovieThe Trevor Project

Partnerships

Mid Shore Behavioral HealthSante Mobile Crisis Response - Eastern ShoreJesse's PaddleLucas Nagel Memorial FundYoga Rescue with Vance Row
RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, WHOLENESS, & HOPE
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CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact us (below) if you or your organization is interested in learning how to become a member of the Mid Shore Suicide Coalition. 

Cathy Cassell, LCSW-C, CEO of Channel Marker

Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health

Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health

410.822.4619

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Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health

Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health

Katie Dilley, Executive Director of Mid Shore Behavioral Health

410.770.4801

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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call 988 | Eastern Shore Hotline call 888-407-8018

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call 988 | Eastern Shore Hotline call 888-407-8018

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call 988 | Eastern Shore Hotline call 888-407-8018

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call 988 | Eastern Shore Hotline call 888-407-8018

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call 988 | Eastern Shore Hotline call 888-407-8018

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call 988 | Eastern Shore Hotline call 888-407-8018

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