Directing Change

Friend in Need

County: Los Angeles, Tri-City
Org Type: High School
Org Name: Claremont High School
Awards: Honorable Mention Regional
Category: Suicide Prevention
Year: 2019
Tags: Find the Words
Film Description:

It’s a movie about a boy who is struggling with his thoughts, and falls into depression. His friend notices this change, and seeks help from adults, and trusted people. The movie shows that its ok to betray a friends trust to seek help which will change their life.

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If you are experiencing an emotional crisis, are thinking about suicide or are concerned about a friend call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately: 1-800-273-8255This is a free 24-hour hotline.

Directing Change is part of statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students. These initiatives are funded by counties through the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63) and administered by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), an organization of county governments working to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.