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Call 988 and press 4 for the Native & Strong Lifeline, available 24/7.
Our history, values and traditions make us who we are.
Our connection makes us strong.
Native Two-Spirit people are reclaiming identities and reviving traditional roles. Find out how to support them.
Native people have a legacy of military service. Find out how to honor and support them.
Most people give some warning sign when they’re thinking about suicide. Learn the signs to watch for so you can get support for yourself or someone else.
When someone may be thinking about suicide, good relatives can help by being there for them. By talking. By listening. And by connecting them with people trained to help.
The Native & Strong campaign was developed in partnership with the 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington and the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH). Rooted in the belief that Connection is Prevention, this suicide prevention campaign is led by the leadership, wisdom, and priorities of Washington tribes, with the support of WA DOH. Through this government-to-government collaboration, Native & Strong focuses on raising awareness, providing education, and sharing resources to support local efforts in preventing suicide and strengthening the well-being of tribal communities now and for future generations. To support this work DOH has contracted with Kauffman and Associates, Inc., an American Indian owned communications firm on community technical support, outreach, and campaign dissemination.
— Connection is Prevention!
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Contact information:
Gerry.RainingBird@doh.wa.gov
Kathy.Pierre@doh.wa.gov
NativeandStrong@kauffmaninc.com
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