Honoring the Legacy of Margie Wright The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas is holding both grief and gratitude as we remember Margie Wright, former Executive Director. Margie’s leadership shaped SCC in lasting ways. Her compassion, vision, and deep belief in human connection strengthened our programs, guided our staff and volunteers, and helped extend support to countless people in moments of crisis, grief, and …Read More >
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Turning Suicide Loss Into Mental Health Advocacy
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and an opportunity to have more honest conversations about emotional well-being, isolation, grief, and the struggles many people carry but don’t express. For Jack, volunteering at the North Texas Suicide and Crisis Center came after years of witnessing both survival and devastating loss up close. A few years ago, four people close to him, including his best friend, reached …Read More >
Supporting Young Men in Crisis During Mental Health Month
During Mental Health Month, conversations around emotional well-being become more visible. It is also a time to recognize the experiences that often go unseen, especially for young men navigating a mental health crisis. When they call the suicide organization, they are often carrying more than what shows on the surface. Many describe feeling like their lives are not working. They feel lost, stuck, or without …Read More >
From Caller to Volunteer: Journey with the Texas Crisis Center
Many volunteers at the Texas Crisis Center arrive with a deep understanding of why listening matters. Some come from backgrounds in counseling or community service, while others carry personal experiences that shaped how they view compassion and connection. Chris’s path to volunteering began years before he ever answered a call on a crisis hotline. At that time in his life, Chris felt lost and unsure …Read More >
Continuing the Suicide Healing Journey: The Next Step Program
Grief after suicide does not follow a timeline. For many survivors, the end of an initial support group does not mean the end of the need for connection. Healing continues, often in new and evolving ways. Studies have found that suicide loss survivors often experience higher levels of depression and suicidal thoughts compared with other bereaved individuals. The emotional impact of this type of loss …Read More >