You reached out. That took courage.
You don't have to have the right words. You don't have to know exactly what you need. If you are here because something feels too heavy to carry alone you are in the right place.
The JudyMaeLee Foundation exists for this exact moment. We are building a community of resources, support, and connection for individuals and families navigating mental health crisis, suicide, and grief. And while our full resource library is still growing, we don't want anyone who lands on this page to leave without somewhere to turn.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS RIGHT NOW
Please reach out immediately:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Free and confidential
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emergency Services If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call 911
IF YOU ARE A FAMILY MEMBER OR CAREGIVER
Watching someone you love struggle is one of the hardest things a person can do. You are not powerless — and you are not alone.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
afsp.org — resources specifically for family members and survivors of suicide loss
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
allianceofhope.org — community and support for those who have lost someone to suicide
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
nami.org · Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
Support, education, and advocacy for families navigating mental illness
IF YOU ARE NAVIGATING GRIEF AND LOSS
Grief after suicide loss is its own kind of grief. It comes with questions that don't have easy answers and feelings that aren't always understood by people who haven't been there.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — Survivor Support
afsp.org/find-support — local survivor support groups across the country
Option B
optionb.org — a community built around resilience and finding strength after loss
WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
We are currently developing our own resource directory — one that specifically addresses the financial barriers that keep families from accessing care. If you need help navigating mental health resources or finding financial assistance for therapy and crisis support, reach out to us directly. We will do everything we can to point you in the right direction.
[Reach out to us →] (links to contact page)