Communities save lives by building belonging, training gatekeepers, funding crisis lines,
and addressing structural harms (debt, housing, discrimination). Local presence beats distant programs.
- Peer circles; faith/culture-based care; youth clubs.
- QPR/safeTALK for teachers, coaches, leaders.
- Responsible media; remove method “how-to” content.
If you’re in immediate danger: In the U.S., call or text 988. Outside the U.S., visit FindAHelpline.com.