The Alex Blackwood Foundation for Hope started in 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Its mission is to promote collaboration for Suicide Awareness and prevention. Steven Blackwood is the President and inspiration for the formation of the foundation, which was brought to fruition by Connie Hill and her family. As a survivor of suicide, Mr. Blackwood lost his only son Alex in 2008 at age 19. Quickly realizing how important it is to break the cycle and the silence of depression and suicide, he passionately began forming the ABF. With an understanding of the risks of depression leading to suicide, the foundation has rooted itself as a new source for delivering a message of HOPE. Depression is treatable, and suicide is preventable.
ARKANSAS CRISIS CENTER TO OFFER ONLINE HELP
Alex Blackwood Foundation for HOPE to Fund First Statewide Online Support in Arkansas through Text, Chat, E-mail and Other State of the Art Preferred Methods of Communication
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - The Arkansas Crisis Center has received a grant from the Alex Blackwood Foundation for HOPE to establish the state's first online emotional support system for suicide prevention. Arkansans will now be able to reach out for help in times of crisis through their computer or text messaging.
The online support increases the ACC's reach and enhances its efforts to be easily available to all state residents who find themselves in a crisis situation. Read more:
