The role of a DJ’s Alliance LOSSTeam volunteer is simple, but profound – standing with the people left behind after unimaginable suicide loss. Let us know you’re interested in volunteering today! Alongside heartbreak, suicide loss survivors often face shock, unanswered questions, stigma and a deep sense of isolation. There may be guilt over things left… Read more: Introducing Delaware’s LOSSTeam – Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors

DOVER — The youth council at DJ’s Alliance recently celebrated a successful shoe drive fundraiser, raising $1,143.60 for the nonprofit organization. The shoe drive was the council’s first fundraising activity, but Co-Chair Alexa Cruz-Hackett says it won’t be their last as they continue to grow a community of suicide loss survivors in Delaware within the… Read more: Youth raise money for DJ’s Alliance through shoe drive fundraiser

DOVER — DJ’s Alliance is proud to announce that Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 54, DJ’s Act, into law today, marking a historic step forward for suicide prevention and postvention efforts in Delaware. Championed by Rep. Eric Morrison and Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos, the bill established the office of suicide prevention, allowing for the statewide… Read more: Meyer establishes Delaware Office of Suicide Prevention

Have you ever heard of the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Approach Framework? DJ’s Alliance believes in a holistic, evidence-based approach and we use the tenants of this nationally recognized framework as foundation blocks for our own programming, leaning on the expertise of those who came to this advocacy space before us. The Comprehensive Approach to Suicide… Read more: Creating a Safer, Healthier Delaware through a Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Approach

By Bree Durant-Russ, Intern In a powerful statement this July, Governor Matt Meyer officially proclaimed July 2025 as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, aligning with the longstanding national observance better known as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which was first established by the U.S. Congress in 2008 This month recognizes the unique mental… Read more: Governor of Delaware Proclaims July as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Postvention – an organized response to a death by suicide By Bree Durant-Russ, Intern When someone dies by suicide, the emotional aftermath ripples through families, friends, schools, and entire communities. Research suggests that for every person lost, up to 135 people are exposed to that loss while up to 35 are severely impacted. Many of… Read more: What Is Suicide Postvention and Why It Matters