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)

KBHC Board of Directors

H. Reese Butler II

H. Reese Butler II is the current President of the Board and CEO of the Kristin Brooks Hope Center
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Aiko Kahn

Aiko Kahn first discovered Hopeline by seeing a link provided on PostSecret.com. Touched by the story of a man who lost his wife to suicide and then dedicated his life to preventing the same thing from happening to others, she decided to do whatever she could to support their efforts.

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Richard Rossell

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Bob Strom

Bob Strom came to Hopeline immediately following the death by suicide of his only sibling and older brother. His nephew had been coordinating communications support for Hopeline in the Pacific Northwest the very day of the tragic death. Without delay, the family reached out and set up a memorial site with Hopeline in an immediate endeavor to improve suicide awareness and prevention, so that other families could be spared from the pain of suicide of their loved ones.

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