Gimme 5 for Life

Gimme 5 for Life encourages the development of personal safety plans and the maintenance of a positive level of mental health. This is accomplished by helping youth identify supportive people to call in times of crisis, and solid personal coping strategies designed to reduce the level of risk, and return the feeling of stability. Many key groups who work directly with our children and teenagers have been trained with the Gimme 5 For Life model. These include:

-Parents
-Teachers
-School Administrators
-Counselors
-Physicians
-Coaches
-Clergy
-Scouting Leaders
-Crisis Response Services

Gimme 5 for Life is a proven program. It has helped save the lives of countless individuals. It may just encourage someone you know and love to ask for help who otherwise may not have.
 

What the youth are saying about Gimme 5 for Life...

 "I know you helped me think about the things that were going on in my life and others. Thank you."

 "Thank you so much. Because of you, I now know what to do and who to call."

 "You really changed my views on suicide. Thank you."

 "I got a lot of information. I now know that I can talk to a friend who might be feeling suicidal."

 "I was able to help my friend because of you. Thank you. You saved another life."