Live Again
Live Again Through workshops, trainings, and resources we will be able to reach communities (ex. schools, workplaces, churches) and change the statistics on suicide. Someone in America dies by suicide every 13.7 minutes. For each suicide at least 6 people are intimately affected by the loss. Live Again wants to change the statistics on suicide by cultivating stronger communities. For every person struggling we want at least 6 people in their lives to be ready, willing, and comfortable to start a healthy conversation that leads to healing and further resources. Portland: Live Again's reach will be national, but efforts will begin in the city of Portland, Oregon. The city has consistently ranked high for suicide rates. A 2013 Portland Police Press Release shed light on the issue of suicide. Portland suicide rate is 25% higher than the national, with 34.4 suicides per 100,000 people. The deaths by suicide exceed the number of traffic fatalities and homicides combined. Portland also has a very social and community based city scape that Live Again believes will allow efforts to be embraced quickly and multiplied.
