Resources

No matter what brought you here, you are not alone.

Whether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone you love, or looking for ways to better understand mental wellness and emotional health, these resources are here to offer support, guidance, and hope. Reaching out — even quietly — is a meaningful step.

Take what you need. Move at your own pace.

🌱 If You Need Support Right Now

If you or someone you love is feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, or in crisis, help is available — 24/7, free, and confidential.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
   Call or text 988, or chat via 988lifeline.org
   Trained counselors are available to listen, support, and help you through difficult moments.

• Crisis Text Line
   Text HOME to 741741 (U.S. & Canada)
   A trained crisis counselor will respond by text, anytime.

• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
   Crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and mental health support services across Los   Angeles County.
   Calling 988 in LA County connects you with local Didi Hirsch–trained crisis counselors, or   you can explore programs and services directly.

If you believe someone is in immediate danger, please call emergency services.

You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to know what to say. Help is still there.

💛 Resources for Youth & Young People

You deserve support, understanding, and care — exactly as you are.

These organizations provide youth-centered, affirming, and confidential support:

• The Trevor Project
    Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth
    Call, text, or chat — 24/7

• Teen Line
    Support from trained teen listeners and counselors

• NAMI
   Education, support groups, and youth mental health resources

• Active Minds
   Mental health education and peer advocacy for teens and young adults

If things feel heavy, confusing, or lonely — that matters. You matter.

🌿 Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Supporting a child or teen who is struggling can feel frightening, exhausting, and isolating. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

These resources offer education, connection, and compassionate guidance:

• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
  Community-based mental health care, youth counseling, family support programs, and suicide prevention services for children, teens, and caregivers.

• NAMI
  Parent education programs, family support groups, and mental health guidance

• Child Mind Institute
  Practical tools for supporting children and teens through emotional challenges

• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
  Resources for recognizing warning signs and supporting at-risk youth

Trust your instincts. Asking questions and seeking help is an act of love.

🎒 Resources for Schools, Educators & Communities

Schools and communities play a vital role in creating environments where young people feel safe, seen, and supported.

These organizations offer evidence-based tools and trauma-informed guidance:

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  Education, prevention programs, and community outreach

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center
   Postvention guidance, training, and best practices for schools and organizations

• Mental Health America
  Toolkits, screenings, and educational materials

🕊️ Grief & Loss Support

Grieving the loss of a child, loved one, or friend — especially to suicide — is a uniquely painful journey. There is no timeline. There is no right way to grieve.

These resources offer understanding, connection, and care:

• Alliance of Hope
  Support and community for those who have lost someone to suicide

• The Compassionate Friends
  Support for families after the death of a child

• GriefShare
  Grief recovery support groups and resources

Your grief deserves gentleness. You deserve support.

✨ Life Worth Living Project Support

In addition to these trusted resources, the Life Worth Living Project offers programs rooted in compassion, connection, and lived experience — including:

• Parent and family support through Voices of Hope
• Storytelling and advocacy opportunities
• Community education and outreach
• Resources designed to restore safety, belonging, and hope

You don’t have to carry this alone.

Your Life Means So Much

🌈 A Gentle Reminder

If you’re struggling, please know this:

Your life means so much.
Help is available.
And you are never alone.

If you’d like help finding the right resource, or want to learn more about our programs, we’re here.

Why Your Support Matters

Every act of generosity helps us reach young people who may be struggling in silence — reminding them that they matter, that they are not alone, and that help exists.

The Life Worth Living Project was created in love, inspired by our daughter Sophia, and guided by the belief that kindness, compassion, and connection can change lives. Your support allows us to build programs that help young people rediscover safety, belonging, and hope — and reminds families that they don’t have to navigate hard moments alone.

Whether you choose to make a gift, share our mission, or simply carry this message forward, thank you for being here. You are part of creating a world where every young person is reminded that their life means so much.