This comic book was locally written & illustrated. It focuses on a youth who is suicidal and the recognition and response by his friends and family. Approximately 40,000 printed copies of this comic book have been distributed in Tulare and Kings counties, as well as shared with partners across the globe! Our comic book is now available for free digital download. You are welcome to share your download with others to help spread our message of hope.
Hope Vol. 2, our newest comic book, focuses on building strong mental health by addressing the many shapes and forms bullying can take. We can make a big difference in empowering youth, parents, and educators to take positive steps and increase their ability to protect at-risk youth by building a positive environment.
Strategies for Prevention & Response
This is a collection of links to external sources such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the American Association of Suicidology, the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and others.
Seeds of Hope is a custom publication that highlights the work of our task force, some of the programs and local priority populations, and provides information on recognizing and responding to risk, as well as listing some of the resources for support.