Resources
Healing isn't a straight line. These resources are here to support you wherever you are.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 988.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA
Mental Health America is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
Suggested Reading
Before I Die, written by Shewonia Y. Roberts and The SonRise Project, is a must-have toolkit designed to capture your wishes and vital information to assist you and your loved ones through the sunset of life. 100% funded by The SonRise Project, this preparation can make all the difference in facing whatever challenges may come.
We’re Breaking the Silence: Navigating the Mental Health Crisis Among Black Youth
SonRise was featured in a powerful and eye-opening episode, esteemed journalist Ed Gordon, host of BET’s powerful service "America in Black," delving into the urgent mental health crisis affecting Black youth.
SonRise hosted a live broadcast featuring an insightful conversation with the renowned Tabitha Brown, focusing on the emotional well-being of our children. The discussion aimed to support and guide parents in nurturing their children's mental health.
I’m Good Bro: Unmasking Black Male Depression
Brought to you by filmmakers Corbin Coleman and Charles Crouch, 4 Visuals Group, this documentary follows the journey of individuals with firsthand experience dealing with depression from the perspective of those who have personally dealt with or who have been diagnosed with the disease.
Don't Suffer From Your Depression in Silence
Having feelings isn't a sign of weakness -- they mean we're human, says producer and activist Nikki Webber Allen. In this important talk about mental health, she speaks openly about her struggle -- and why communities of color must undo the stigma that misreads depression as a weakness and keeps sufferers from getting help.