During depression the world disappears. Language itself. One has nothing to say. Nothing. Kristin experienced this misery, yet still managed to touch many lives and even in death continues to help others find help for their depression.
The Kristin Brooks Hope Center was created to help those in crisis find help and hope immediately. The site and her story gives you a raw, personal glimpse into depression, and how it affects those around you. In addition, you will find the only clear, step-by-step path for you to follow out of the darkness. There is hope and you can feel happy again! If you need to speak with someone right now call: 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433)

To all the Hopeline, PostSecret and To Write Love On Her Arms volunteers and supporters

We thank each of you for all you did in this contest as it raised tremendous awareness of our organization, the mental health issues and the need for IMAlive! We came in second place, and won $100,000!.

We won in every sense of the word. You are why we won and thank each of you and will honor that support by working even harder to bring the needed programs to fruition sooner.

A special thanks to Frank Warren, Nicole Keimer, Jamie Tworkoswki and the entire TWLOHA team, and Stickam.com that gave 100% to deliver this victory.

Read the full Press Release HERE (PDF)

Here is the check presentation ceremony

From Left to right, 1-800-SUICIDE Founder H. Reese Butler II, Jill Harrington LaMorie, TAPS, PostSecret Founder Frank Warren, Congressman Leonard Boswell D-IA, JPMorgan Chase Exec. VP of Government Relations, Peter Scheer, Operation Second Chance Founder Cindy McGrew

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CBS Interview with
Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October

Letter to Houston Press Editor (PDF)

James Earl Jones recorded this Public Service Announcement introducing the Pick Up The Phone Tour featuring Blue October . Check out www.putp.org for more information. The tour is brought to you by Kristin Brooks Hope Center , the founders of 1-800-SUICIDE , and PostSecret.

Help us to save lives

Please Don't Jump

This postcard says:

I have lived in San Francisco since I was young. I am illegal. I am not wanted here. I don't belong anywhere. This summer I plan to jump off the Golden Gate.

To show your support for the person who created this PostSecret card and the millions who feel like this, you can join our Facebook group, post comments and vote for our campaign to win $250,000 to create the IMAlive online counseling program to provide unconditional support and inspire hope for millions of people like them.

Join the Facebook group "Please Don't Jump"

Download our Information Deck for the PUTP Tour (PDF)

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