The 988 Lifeline offers round-the-clock, no-cost, and private assistance for individuals experiencing distress. It also offers preventive measures and crisis aids for you or your close ones, along with professional best practices, all within the United States.
Call or Text 988
If you're facing challenges or feel a sense of hopelessness, call our prayer line for support. In prayer, sharing your thoughts and feelings can bring comfort and help lighten your burden. You don't have to go through this alone – there are people who care about you and are willing to offer their support.
Call 1-618-515-5844
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SERVICES
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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Suicide Crisis Hotline
Are you or someone you know experiencing feelings of anger, sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, struggling with thoughts of suicide or affected by suicide or mass shootings? We are here for you, 24 hours a day.
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Prayer Help Line
Everybody has a role to play in preventing suicide, and ReThink Hope UMC has lots of ways you can take part. With your help, we can spread awareness about suicide and mass shooting prevention, and save lives.
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Help Save a Life
We provide resources to prevent suicide and mass shootings through public awareness and education, and to serve as a resource to those touched by suicide and mass shootings
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Voices of Education
Harnessing their collective human and financial resources, the faith and business communities can play a pivotal role in preventing suicides and mass shootings by investing ReThink Hope UMC, crisis intervention training, and community initiatives that promote resilience and foster a sense of belonging.
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Partners Organizations
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Faith in Hope, Love in Action
Embracing Life Together
Statement Of Faith:
ReThink Hope UMC affirms that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Savior of the world, and the Lord of all. We respect persons of all religious faiths, and we defend religious freedom for all persons.
Mission:
ReThink Hope UMC is dedicated to preventing mass shootings and suicides and supporting victims through open dialogue, education, and compassionate intervention. We aim to create a healing environment with prayer, offer targeted assistance, and be a beacon of support for those affected, building a safer, more compassionate community.
Vision:
Our vision is that every UMC will have a Rethink Hope Ministry where people of all ages can come and share their burdens with others, for We of ReThink Hope UMC are our brothers and sisters keepers!
We're working together to make sure fewer people die by suicide or mass shootings.
APPROACH
The ReThink Hope UMC and the 988 Lifeline form a nationwide network of local United Methodist Churches and crisis centers, offering free and confidential emotional support to those in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 in the United States, with a focus on enhancing crisis services, promoting suicide prevention, and raising awareness.
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BENEFITS
Whether you're contemplating suicide, concerned for a friend or family member,ReThink Hope is here for you.
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Join us in making a meaningful difference by helping to prevent suicides and offer support to those in need.
Volunteer
By contributing to our cause, you can play a crucial role in reducing suicides where lives are saved and hope is restored.
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