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eBay for Charity to Support JED from September 15-25

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Reimagining Mental Health Support in NYCPS District 79 Alternative Schools & Programs

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OUR MISSION

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults.

Equipping Individuals

JED equips teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other.

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Strengthening Schools

JED partners with high schools, districts, and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems.

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Mobilizing Communities

JED encourages community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health.

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It’s OK to Say Suicide.

Being able to talk openly about suicide opens the door for people to get help. We are here to not only tell you it’s OK to say suicide, we’re here to show you how.

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If you or someone you know needs to talk to someone right now, text, call, or chat 988 for a free confidential conversation with a trained counselor 24/7. 

You can also contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.

If this is a medical emergency or if there is immediate danger of harm, call 911 and explain that you need support for a mental health crisis.