Prevention Through Film

Today’s focus for Prevention Through Art week is film. Films has been used for centuries to help spread awareness. In celebration of today’s focus of film, V4P will be hosting a virtual movie screening of The Ripple Effect by Kevin Hines today at 6pm. The film highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. The film chronicles Kevin’s personal journey and the ripple effect it has on those who have been impacted by his suicide attempt and his life’s work since. In addition, the film highlights the stories of individuals and families who are utilizing their personal tragedy to bring hope and healing to others.

Today Kevin is a world-renowned mental health advocate, motivational speaker and author who travels the globe spreading a message of hope, recovery, and wellness. This film is just one of many that have been utilized to support suicide prevention. For more films in suicide prevention, please visit The Glendon Association list at https://www.glendon.org/product-category/suicide-prevention-dvds/. If you or a loved one is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255, or dial 911. The Crisis Text Line for Georgia is Text GA to 741741, this is a free 24/7 text line for people in crisis.