- i understand suicide is an effect of mental/brain health illnesses or pain.
- i understand mental/brain health illnesses are treatable and preventable.
- i understand stigma is the #1 reason why someone would not seek treatment for mental/brain health illness; education and awareness are vital to saving and changing lives.
- i understand reaching out to those who are suffering could save a life; let someone know you are available and treat them with respect and compassion.
- i understand most people who are suicidal do not want to die; they want their pain to end.
- i understand speaking out about suicide may empower others to share their stories.
- i understand feelings of guilt are part of the grieving process on the way to finding peace and acceptance.
- i understand those who die by suicide do make it to heaven.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Providing compassionate comfort, hope, and understanding for those affected by suicide or mental/brain health illness and pain.
After-Loss Support
Join us as we navigate through the challenges and grief of life after a suicide loss.
Attend an Event
Join i understand in a judgement-free safe environment, to build a community of understanding.
Memorial Gifts
Offering comfort, understanding, and support during times of loss and grief with meaningful ways to honor our loved ones who have passed.
Programs
i understand programs are designed to support those who have lost a loved one to mental/brain health illnesses in a comfortable and understanding environment.
Change the Conversation, Change Lives
Love heals and can be found in unexpected places.
Vonnie Woodrick, founder of i understand, shares her passion for changing the definition of suicide and how her journey led to hope and understanding.
Voices of Hope, Every Voice Counts Sponsors
