In this special episode, we’re stepping outside of our usual niche to shine a light on a topic that affects so many but is often left in the dark—mental health and suicide prevention. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re joined by Brook, a passionate Community Suicide Prevention Outreach Specialist with Nomi Health and the Co-Chair of the Utah Board of Directors for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Brook shares invaluable insight on where individuals can turn for help, the many free resources available, and what we can all do to support ourselves and our loved ones. Most importantly, we talk about the truth that needs to be heard: you are not alone.

This episode also includes a deeply personal moment from Chan, who bravely opens up about her own struggles with mental health. It’s raw, real, emotional—and a reminder that vulnerability can be a powerful force for healing.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including mental health challenges and suicide. Please take care while listening.

If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help. You are seen, you are valued, and you are never alone.

Below are a list of resources that you can utilize if you are going through it and just need some extra help.

https://www.iloveyoubroproject.org/

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org

Call, text, or chat 988 if you are having a hard time. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a free, confidential hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Crisis workers are available to help if you’re in distress, thinking of suicide, or need emotional support. Interpreters who speak more than 150 languages are available.

SafeUT apps https://safeut.org/ Download the SafeUT apps to chat with a licensed counselor for support or submit a confidential tip right from your phone. The apps are free and available for iPhone and Android devices. SafeUT is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Warm Line 833-773-2588. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to about your struggles with mental health or substance use. They have certified peer support specialists to help you solve problems. It’s free and open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.

Caring Connections 801-585-9522 https://nursing.utah.edu/caring-connections The University of Utah College of Nursing offers grief support groups to help you cope with a different kind of loss and grief, including suicide.

The Sharing Place 801-466-6730 https://www.thesharingplace.org

The Sharing Place provides grief support services to youth, teens, and their families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Develop coping skills through activities like art, play, and physical activity.

If you are in Utah specifically, below is a list of local resources

● 211 Utah https://211utah.org

● American Foundation on Suicide Prevention, Utah Chapter https://afsp.org/chapter/utah

● Community crisis intervention and support services https://tinyurl.com/3sat854p

● Healthy Minds https://healthyminds.utah.gov/

● Live On Utah https://liveonutah.org

● National Alliance on Mental Illness, Utah (NAMI Utah) https://www.namiut.org/

● Utah Domestic Violence Coalition 1-800-897-5465 https://udvc.org

● Utah Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health https://sumh.utah.gov

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