WHY HYGIEIA?
We aim to understand your goals of reducing suicide risk in a caring, compassionate manner.
We do this by translating the latest research and policy guidelines into actionable strategies to leverage meaningful changes and restore hope.
Specialized Team Members
Our interdisciplinary team includes mental health, public health, anthropology, sociology, non-profit management, policy, and communications specialists trained as scientists, administrators, and practitioners.
Our consultants are experts in suicide prevention and implementation practices with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, as well as community-based approaches.
Our Clients
We work with individuals and organizations that care about suicide prevention. These include mental health professionals, educators, policymakers, non-profit organization administrators, human resource professionals, faith leaders, community members, content creators, communication professionals, law enforcement officials, and corporate agents.
Inclusive & Equitable
Suicide Prevention
Effective prevention requires collaboration among stakeholders to create comprehensive and sustainable support systems that: ​
​Respond to suicidal behavior crisis in a compassionate and life-affirming manner. ​
Break the silence around stigmatized topics, such as suicidality and suicide survivorship.​
​Encourage individuals to seek help.
​Promote resilience.​
Our inclusive approach enhances the effectiveness of suicide prevention efforts and promotes a sense of belonging and understanding among community members.
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Hygieia prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and recognizes the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals from various age ranges, cultural, racial, ethnic, gender identity, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Our services aim to create safe environments that honor different identities, ensuring that evidence-based interventions and resources are developmentally and culturally relevant and accessible to the communities. Our consulting services integrate tailored strategies that resonate with individuals’ lived experiences, and the specific community and organization needs and resources.
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We emphasize the importance of language access, representation, and community engagement, fostering a holistic approach to suicide prevention that empowers all individuals to seek help without fear of stigma or discrimination. We understand the nuances of various communities and are sensitive to the unique needs of communities of faith and law-enforcement for suicide prevention.
Resources
If you are feeling suicidal, help is available 24/7.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate, confidential support from trained counselors who provide immediate crisis intervention and mental health resources.
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For LGBTQ+ youth, The Trevor Project offers help at 1-866-488-7386.
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Remember, you're not alone, and trained professionals are ready to listen and help.