AmandaGrace Krier is a 23 year old mental health professional and suicide loss survivor, currently in recovery living with mental illness. Her passion for youth began as an NAMI Ending The Silence Presenter speaking on the loss of her cousin Sean to suicide and personal journey of recovery with mental illness. She is a 2020 grad from CCP with a degree in Behavioral Health and Human Services and currently supports the teens of Montgomery and Chester County PA in her new roll as Lead Peer Specialist of Teen Talk Lines. AmandaGrace is very excited to join The YanaPodcast in telling her story, help listeners better understand how to support teens in their lives who may be struggling and know that there is #NoShameInBrainPain

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NAMI Philly:

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NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381 OPTION 1

CRISIS RESOURCES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.

Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420

SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.