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All trainings and presentations will be done by Angela Whitten, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Stay; For Life. Angela, with the help of her co-founders, formed the 501c(3) non-profit organization.ย  Angela will share her insights on the critical importance of equipping individuals with the necessary tools to better understand and manage their well-being.ย  She provides practical strategies and resources to facilitate awareness and mechanisms to foster growth.ย  Drawing from her personal experience as a mother who tragically lost her 18-year-old son, Trent, to suicide in June 2022, Angela brings a unique and powerful perspective to her advocacy work.

Photo courtesy of Eric J. Adler/New England Patriots
I am thrilled at the outreach that Stay; For Life is doing in our Seacoast communities... Their message is clear, timely and imperative. It is a beneficial message for everyone to hearโ€ฆ I could not endorse their organization more highly
Kerry Hoag, Psy.D
Psychologist

School Staff Training

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

  • One hour long, allowing for a few minutes of Q + A at the end.
  • Topics include outlining skills to help students be more prepared for mental health challenges and how to address them, hands-on steps to help foster a schoolwide united culture when dealing with mental health awareness and suicide prevention, supportive resources and more.
  • We also bring 50 โ€œWhat to say/What to doโ€ cards for the school to distribute as they see fit. If further resources are desired, we recommend looking into the different resource kits we offer
  • The training includes an 8-minute video (with audio) and a slideshow. If technology capabilities arenโ€™t available at the school, please let us know so we can bring a projector and screen.
  • Suggested donation for the one-hour training and 50 โ€œWhat to say/What to doโ€ cards is $200. If the donation is cost-prohibitive, please let us know, and we can discuss options.
Angela has created extremely useful tools for all who hear her story and more importantly to be shared with those who might not. The resources are incredibly helpful, especially for folks who might not be versed in suicidal ideation treatment and/or prevention. There are cards with suggestions about what to say, where to find help and notes to let folks know that they matter. This gift of tools was well received by our attendees. The โ€œStay for Lifeโ€ presentation given by Angela would be a benefit for any organization. The topic might feel sensitive for many folks but that is exactly why it needs to be heard. We need to be sure that all people know how to access support for a person who might be feeling as though they just canโ€™t stay.
Kelly Wright
Vice Chair, Maine School Counselor Association

Student Presentation

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Angela and Donnie from Stay; For Life presenting at a school collaboration with Wells High School
  • Interactive student presentations are an hour long, allowing for a few minutes of Q + A at the end.
  • At this time, presentations are best suited for junior high/high school-aged students.
  • Topics include how to spot signs of mental health struggles (self and others), different tactics for checking in with a friend who may be struggling, how to support mental health for oneself, how to reach out for help, and practical resources.
  • We can provide you with a letter to distribute to parents to help them better understand the presentation.
  • We also bring 50 โ€œWhat to say/What to doโ€ cards for the school to distribute as they see fit. If further resources are desired, we recommend looking into the different resource kits we offer
  • The presentation includes an 8-minute video (with audio) and a slideshow. If technology capabilities arenโ€™t available at the school, please let us know so we can bring a projector and screen.
  • Suggested donation for the one-hour presentation and 50 โ€œWhat to say/What to doโ€ cards is $200. If the donation is cost-prohibitive, please let me know, and we can discuss options.
The team from "Stay; for Life" demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism and care during their interaction. They approached the sensitive topics of mental health and suicide with a compassionate and thoughtful manner, making these conversations approachable and less intimidating for the young people involved. Their ability to discuss such crucial issues in a way that is engaging yet gentle is truly commendable.
Matt Petrie
Wells High School Boys Lacrosse, head coach

Business/Organization Presentation

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

  • This interactive mental health and suicide prevention presentation is an hour long, allowing for a few minutes of Q + A at the end.
  • Topics include how to spot signs of mental health struggles (self and others), different tactics for checking in with a peer/loved one who may be struggling, how to support mental health for oneself, how to reach out for help, and practical resources.
  • Along with the presentation, we bring 50 โ€œWhat to say/What to doโ€ cards. If further resources are desired, we recommend looking into the different resource kits we offer (let us know if this is something for which you would like more information).
  • The presentation includes an 8-minute video (with audio) and a slideshow. If technology capabilities arenโ€™t available at the school, please let us know so we can bring a projector and screen.
  • Cost for the one-hour presentation and accompanying resources is $750 (plus travel if outside 50 mile radius of Wells, Maine).
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a parenting expert specializing in coparentingโ€ฆI am deeply passionate about the programs provided by Stay for Life. The mental health challenges in our community are unprecedented, and the vital work led by Angela and her team of dedicated advocates must not only continue but also expand.
Daniel J. Puhlman, PhD. LMFT
Assistant Professor of Family Studies, The University of Maine

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The Stay: For Life website should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling, or health-related services. We do not offer crisis counseling or emergency services. If you feel that you are in a crisis situation, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room. You can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. It is a free, 24-hour hotline should you or someone you know feel suicidal or think about hurting themself.

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