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Suicide Prevention Month – JACKSTRONG

Posted on September 8, 2020 by JackStrong17

Suicide devastates family, friends and community. Hear from a few of Jack Padilla's friends as well as his father Rick. Learn how Jack's suicide, as well their own battles with mental health have led them to create JACKSTRONG to honor...Read More

Suicide Prevention Month

Posted on September 8, 2020 by JackStrong17

Mental health struggles can affect anyone. Please reach out if you're in need, and please reach out if you think someone needs help. https://youtu.be/0Ibugc3WscE You are not alone, there are people who want to help you. If you're in need,...Read More

Colorado Governor Names February 14 as Jack Padilla Day

Posted on February 14, 2020 by JackStrong17

Tribute and Proclamation to Honor Teen Who Died by Suicide DENVER – This Friday, February 14, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis will proclaim February 14 as Jack Padilla Day. Jackstrong supporters will gather in the State Capitol’s West Foyer at...Read More

‘If we can save one life’: Teens share personal struggles of mental health to save others

Posted on October 28, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17

The teens are part of a public service campaign to aimed helping to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues. GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Teens across Colorado have discovered their voices and are sharing personal stories of mental health struggles...Read More

Teen suicide PSAs released by coalition of Colorado state offices, parents, teens

Posted on October 14, 2019November 23, 2019 by JackStrong17

Youths speak out about mental health following stories of south metro suicides. When the impact of a suicide started to take a toll on Jim Janicek's kids, he knew he had to do something. “My kids go to Arapahoe High...Read More

A text, chat line for LGBTQ youth contemplating suicide gets a boost in Colorado

Posted on October 9, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17

The Trevor Project connected with 1,500 Colorado teens last year, and that’s not nearly enough, the nonprofit says In Colorado, where the leading cause of death for young people is suicide, a related statistic reveals one more layer in a...Read More

‘It’s All Worth It’: Students Featured In PSA’s To Break Silence Around Suicide & Mental Health

Posted on October 8, 2019January 7, 2020 by JackStrong17

DENVER (CBS4) – A new campaign now underway in Colorado hopes to get teens to open up and talk about any issues they may be dealing with. The goal is to break the silence around suicide and mental health. TEEN...Read More

Group launches new awareness campaign tackling teen suicide in Colorado

Posted on October 8, 2019November 23, 2019 by JackStrong17

DENVER -- Colorado has the highest rate of teen suicide in the country. To combat it, the Colorado Attorney General, mental health organizations, filmmakers, families and teenagers all came together Tuesday to launch a new awareness campaign at the Ralph...Read More

GoFundMe® update 8/26/2019

Posted on August 26, 2019November 23, 2019 by JackStrong17

Hello friends, it has been two months since our last update but that doesn’t mean the team has not been busy. Jackstrong continues to receive widespread media coverage on all the Denver television stations and in the Denver Post because...Read More

GoFundMe® update 6/27/2019

Posted on June 27, 2019November 23, 2019 by JackStrong17

Hello friends, it has been about a month since our last update but that doesn’t mean the team has not been busy. Jackstrong continues to receive widespread media coverage on all the Denver television stations and in the Denver Post,...Read More