#12: Kelly O' Malley on Finding A Light in Dark Places Through Performing Arts, Suicide Prevention and Eliminating Stigma
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Kelly O'Malley (IG @kellomalley) is an actor, director, and founder of A Light in Dark Places, an LA-based, non-profit organization that uses performing arts to bring understanding about the topic of suicide, raise awareness of what signs to look for, provide resources to those in need, and offer hope to those struggling with the loss of a loved one, suicidal ideation, and other mental health conditions.
You can find them on their website www.alightindarkplaces.org and on Instagram @alightindarkplaces
Other Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line -- Text Hello to 741741
Crisis hotlines for kids and teens
YouthLine -- Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline -- 1-800-422-4453
Domestic and sexual violence hotlines
National Domestic Violence Hotline -- 1-800-799-7233
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline -- 1-855-812-1001
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) -- 1-800-656-4673
Hotlines for the LGBTQIA+ community
The Trevor Project -- 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Trans Lifeline -- 1-877-565-8860
Drug or alcohol abuse
SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357
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