Mental health · Education · Prevention
Fundación Alas promotes mental health education, awareness and suicide prevention. We want young people, families and caregivers to find clear information and know where to turn for support.
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Short reads on recognizing warning signs, supporting someone and asking for help.
Changes that can signal someone needs support, and when to act.
Pay attention if someone talks about wanting to die, says they feel like a burden or expresses hopelessness. Sudden withdrawal or major changes in sleep or mood also deserve attention, especially when they are new or intensifying.
Reach out calmly and mention what you noticed. If you are worried they might hurt themselves, seek help promptly. The crisis section of this page lists options for Puerto Rico.
Source · NIMH →Listening calmly and helping someone connect with support are two ways to show up for them.
If you are concerned someone might be thinking about suicide, you can ask directly and calmly. Give them time to speak, listen to what they tell you and acknowledge how hard it may be to say aloud.
Help them find support and stay safe. You can offer to be with them while they contact a professional or crisis service. Stay in touch after the conversation.
Source · NIMH →A guide to noticing when how you feel is affecting everyday life.
Notice whether you are having trouble sleeping, concentrating, keeping up with tasks or enjoying activities you used to like. If how you feel persists, worsens or interferes with your routine, talk with a health professional.
If you are young and unsure how to start, you can talk to a trusted adult. Something as simple as “Things have been harder for me lately, and I need some help” can open the conversation.
Source · NIMH →Our story
The founder of Fundación Alas has devoted years to health, wellness and community service. Her volunteer work in churches and community settings has connected her with women facing difficult circumstances and people with limited access to support. She is completing her nursing studies, with a particular interest in mental health, and holds certifications in companion caregiving.
Fundación Alas grew out of her personal experiences and what she learned by listening to and supporting others. Those experiences showed her how hard it can be to ask for help when living with depression or going through a crisis. They shaped her commitment to offering compassionate companionship, sharing suicide prevention information and helping people find support.
Young people, families and caregivers
Online Companion Caregiver
Learn about non-clinical virtual companionship and everyday support, such as talking, sharing an activity online or scheduling regular check-ins.
Before choosing a service, ask about hours, communication options, cost, privacy and how emergencies are handled. In a crisis, use professional crisis support.
Community education
We are developing materials on mental health, suicide prevention and supportive conversations for young people, families and caregivers.
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When someone is going through a difficult time, knowing where to turn matters. Your gift helps Fundación Alas create and share mental health resources, suicide prevention information and guidance for young people and their families.
Together, we give life wings.
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