Descr
iption: Colorado has one of the highest teen suicide rates in the Unite
d States. If you find that surprising, you might be even more alarmed to le
arn that suicide is the second-leading cause of death among teenagers in th
e U.S. - higher than drug overdose, cancer, heart disease, and homicide. Bu
t perhaps what's most shocking about teen suicide has nothing to do with fa
cts and figures; it's that, despite the staggering number of teens taking t
heir life every year, nobody seems to be speaking to those that are affecte
d most - teenagers. Robbie's Hope aims to change that. Our goal is to cut t
een suicide in half by the year 2028. By helping to destigmatize depression
and empower teens with the tools and resources they need, we seek to help
foster youth-driven, youth-created programs that reduce suicide outcomes. I
n helping teens recognize warning signs and exercise early intervention str
ategies, we hope to arrest suicidal thoughts before they occur. That doesn'
t mean training teenage clinicians. Rather, it's simply letting kids know t
hat It's Ok, To Not Be Ok. It's inspiring them to keep HOPE (Hold On, Pain
Ends). It's giving them the safe channels to engage with others. And, it's
showing them that it's never wrong to ask when you think someone might be s
truggling. In order to destigmatize suicide, we have to be able to talk abo
ut it. And if our country's young people can get each other talking - throu
gh programs created by teens, for teens - we can stop suicidal thoughts bef
ore they ever have a chance to start. Robbie's Hope Foundation is a registe
red 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our EIN is 83-2342137 https://robbies-hope.com/
