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We deliver mental health programs, advocate for mental health policy change, and provide peer support.

Lost&Found now offers postvention services

The Lost&Found Postvention services department provides direct support to survivors of suicide loss as well as support to college campuses and other entities to prepare for and respond to suicide loss across the Midwest region.

Learn more about Postvention Services

“If we can make the difference in one person’s life or the life of one family, then we have already accomplished our goal.“

Dennis “DJ” Smith (2011)

“If we can make the difference in one person’s life or the life of one family, then we have already accomplished our goal.“

Dennis “DJ” Smith (2011)

Looking for help?

We have compiled resources, links, and materials so you can find help or armor yourself with knowledge and the tools to help a loved one. You do not have to do this alone!

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Whether you are an advisor, student, friend, or family member, there are many ways to make an impact to end suicide.

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Did you know there are more recorded firearm death

Did you know there are more recorded firearm deaths in the United States by the first week of February than in an entire year in peer nations? As National Gun Violence Survivors Week comes to an end, we want to share the impact of firearm suicide (a form of gun violence) on South Dakota communities. Gun violence affects everyone. Suicide affects everyone. That's why our mission is to "do more" to prevent suicide. #GVSurvivorsWeek #EndGunViolence

Celebrating culture and community is suicide preve

Celebrating culture and community is suicide prevention. According to @cdcgov, certain groups of people may disproportionately experience factors linked to suicide. These factors include substance use, job or financial problems, physical or mental health problems, and/or easy access to lethal means. Additioinally those who have experienced violence have a higher suicide risk. Due to the increased rate of risk factors among Black Americans, specifically Black youth, they're disproportionately at risk of suicide. Racism, financial and food insecurity, limited access to care and other factors are the leading risk factors of suicide among Black communities, according to @nimhgov. As of 2018, suicide became the second leading cause of death in Black children. This month, we're elevating the voices of our Black neighbors and community members. We know that lived experience and mental health are linked. Join us in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth because #BlackMentalHealthMatters!

"Seeking therapy or taking medication to help regu

"Seeking therapy or taking medication to help regulate the chemicals in your brain does not make you weak. If anything, it takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a place when it's often frowned upon. Taking medications is something we would do with any illness we were experiencing... so I wish we could think of mental illness in the same way." Every Wednesday we're sharing a video from someone answering the question, "What's one thing you wish more people would understand about mental health or suicide?" Today's story is from Susan Kroger, who has struggled with anxiety and postpartum depression. Hear more from Susan about what resources helped her in the video shared during our #30Days30Stories campaign. You can read her full story, using the link in our bio. DO YOU HAVE A STORY OF RESILIENCE TO SHARE? We are gathering stories throughout the year to be shared next September during National Suicide Prevention Month. Submit your story at the link in our bio. #OneThingWednesday #DoMore

This week, mentors in Lost&Found's Peer2Peer Mento

This week, mentors in Lost&Found's Peer2Peer Mentorship program at Black Hills State University, as well as Lost&Found Senior Prevention Specialist Corey Kennedy, worked on educating people on campus about the resources Lost&Found offers as well as recruiting new mentors and mentees. Studies have shown that peer mentorship can be an important part of a compresentive suicide prevention program. Learn more about Lost&Found's Peer2Peer program using the link in our bio.

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Blog & news

Lost&Found’s new postvention work addresses a clear need in South Dakota

Posted on February 3, 2023 | Heidi Marttila-Losure

Giving Tuesday fundraising meets goal

Posted on December 7, 2022 | Heidi Marttila-Losure

Jennifer Noteboom and Brad Hearst are recipients of Lost&Found’s 2022 awards

Posted on November 28, 2022 | Heidi Marttila-Losure

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