The Light for Life Foundation of San Diego, established in 1997 as a regional chapter of the Light for Life Foundation International , is raising awareness about youth suicide with its Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program is based on the premise that suicide is not about death, but rather about ending pain, and that it's OK to ask for help. According to the foundation, the card has proven to be a lifeline because it is a reminder to young people that they have permission to ask for help, it helps them talk when they may not have the words and it tells the recipient of the card how to help the suicidal person. The cards are business card-sized and are sent in sets of one or 10 or in bundles of 100 when ordered in bulk. Place a free online order here .
All teens are at risk, the foundation says.
Many of those who accomplish suicide showed no typical warning signs, had made no previous attempts and did not talk to anyone about their suicide plans. Young people in that much pain are likely to carry on normal lives until the moment of their fatal act, the foundation says. The foundation says that it is those caregivers and future leaders whom we are losing the fastest. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.