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According to the World Health Organization
one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds.

CRISIS RESOURCES
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: 988
CRISIS TEXT LINE: TEXT HOME TO: 741741
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IF SOMEONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER EMERGENCY HELP: CALL 911
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. HELP IS AVAILABLE.

Dr. Joe Stevenson and Brenda Stevenson
Founders

Dr. Joe and Brenda Stevenson are certified trainers for the Soul Shop Movement™ and endorsed by AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention), an initiative dedicated to supporting individuals and communities impacted by suicidality. With a deep passion for mitigating mental health stigma, they specialize in providing training and resources to help both adults and youth navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges involving suicidality. They are particularly attuned to the unique struggles faced by young people, including pressures from social media, identity issues, and emotional regulation challenges, which can contribute to feelings of isolation and despair. In addition to their focus on youth, Dr. Joe and Brenda offer crucial support to those who have considered suicide and survived, providing a compassionate space for healing. Their work also extends to individuals who have experienced the pain of the loss of someone who died by suicide, drawing from their own lived experiences. Through their training and outreach, they equip individuals and communities with the tools to foster understanding, empathy, and hope, empowering people to navigate the difficult journey of recovery and transformation.

“We believe that every life is valuable and that no one should struggle in silence.”

More than 720,000 people die by to suicide every year.

Source: World Health Assn.

In 2022, Non-Hispanic American Indian, Alaska Native people and non-Hispanic White people had the highest suicide rate.

Source: CDC.gov

In 2022, suicide was the third leading cause of death for Black or African Americans ages 10 to 24

Source: CDC.gov

Pastors Ronald and Kimberly Waldon
New Jerusalem Community Church
Durham, NC

"The Suicide Prevention workshop provided an 'awakening' to New Jerusalem Community Church leaders and other attendees on suicide rates among black and brown communities. The workshop offered knowledge and practical training on how to serve and support communities impacted by suicide. The ability to be transparent in this space created healthy engagement and participation. Dr. Joe Stevenson and Brenda Stevenson are passionate and knowledgeable trainers!"

Pastor Dr. Jeffery Robinson
Juniper Level Baptist Church
Raleigh, NC

R E M E-D provided training for over 40 Juniper Level church leaders on how to minister to those impacted by suicide. Church leaders received vital skills to recognize warning signs, how to engage in supportive conversations, and connect struggling individuals with appropriate resources.

“I wished I had received this information before the Ioss a family member to death by suicide.”

WHAT WE OFFER

R E M E-D, A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization nurtures healing and resilience in black and brown communities impacted by suicide. Founders, Dr. Joe and Brenda Stevenson are Certified trainers through Soul Shop Movement™ and endorsed by AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) and NAMI North Carolina (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Dr. Joe and Brenda has trained over 200 church and community leaders in how to stand with families and congregations navigating the grief of suicide.

According to the World Health Organization one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds.