If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

If you need help or support, call or text CHADS’ Family Support Warm Line
(weekdays 9AM-5:30PM)

314.952.8274

 
 
 

CHADS’ mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide.

 
 
 

Together, We Can Save Lives on February 25th, 2025

This year, we proudly celebrate 20 years of serving our community. Over the past two decades, CHADS has worked to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and provide vital support through Signs of Suicide® (SOS®) education, family support counseling, and mentoring services. Today, the need for mental health resources is greater than ever—every 40 seconds, someone in the world dies by suicide. But together, we can change that.

With your support, we can continue to shine a light in the darkness and save lives.

This is Your Chance —CHADS Day of Giving with Charidy

Every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide in our country. That's a child with dreams, a student with potential, a friend with love to give. But today, you have the power to change that.

On February 25, 2025, we are launching our Day of Giving, a 24-hour opportunity to bring hope to young people struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

How It Works:

  • Every dollar you give is quadrupled, thanks to our generous match partners.

  • Every donation helps us reach our $50,000 goal—a goal that isn't just a number, but a promise of hope and healing.

  • If we hit this goal, we can save 250 lives today—250 futures filled with laughter, love, and limitless potential. Let’s change the next 40 seconds.

These are the lives of young people who will go on to achieve their dreams, make an impact, and brighten the world in ways we cannot yet imagine. Each life saved is a story that continues, a second chance at hope, and a reminder that none of us are ever truly alone. What will you be doing in the next 40 seconds? In that time, you have the chance to change a life forever. Make it count. Donate today at charidy.com/chads.




It means so much to me as a mom who has lost their teenage son to suicide to be able to shine a spotlight on mental health. Our kids have to have the courage to say I need help.
— Marian McCord, Co-Founder & CEO Emeritus of CHADS Coalition for Mental Health

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CHADS’ IMPACT:

6,312
STUDENTS
GOT HELP

470
FAMILIES
SERVED

26%
REDUCTION
IN BULLYING


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