TALK TO ME... New Campaign by The Trevor Project for Suicide Prevention, starring Glee Kevin McHale

The Trevor Project has launched a new campaign for National Suicide Prevention Week (September 4 – September 10)  called “Talk to Me” designed to get people to really communicate.

From the campaign’s website:

WHY TALK?  Sure, it's easier to text, poke, like, or chat. But, when you TALK to someone you get a sense of how they're really feeling. You'll show that you care enough to listen. And, when a person has someone to talk to, they feel supported and are more likely to ask for help when they need it. 
 
WHY NOW?  September 4th - 10th is National Suicide Prevention Week. Now is the time to check in with friends and family. Let them know that you're available to talk. And, make sure you know what to do if someone is in crisis.

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Take the Pledge to:   Identify myself as someone people can talk to 
                     Be respectful and supportive of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity 
                     Listen openly and without judgement 
                     Take what people say seriously 
                     Reach out to friends who I think may need to talk 
                     Make an extra effort to use verbal communication instead of texting or sending an e-mail 
                     Tell an adult if I think someone is considering suicide 
                     Use The Trevor Lifeline if I need support or if a friend is in crisis (866-488-7386)

For more info and to take the pledge:  http://www.thetrevorproject.org/talktome/index.html  or www.TrevorTalkToMe.org