Resources

At HicksStrong, we're dedicated to doing everything we can to combat the mental health epidemic we're facing. In addition to contacting HicksStrong to get involved in our program, we highly suggest researching the following organizations to see if they could help you.

Still Siblings;
The Unbreakable Bond

We are deeply sorry for the loss that brought you here, but we are grateful you found your way to us. While none of us wish to be part of this club, we welcome you with open arms. This journey can feel isolating, but you do not have to carry it alone. We are here with open arms, ready to walk this path with you.

Here you will find support, understanding, and connection with people who truly understand this unique loss. Whether you have attended a group regularly, are still working up the courage to come to your first meeting, or are anywhere in between, we encourage regular attendance. We know that joining a group like this can feel scary and overwhelming. Thank you for your courage in taking the brave first step to sign up. We hope to welcome you at an upcoming meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a peer-run support group. We are NOT therapists or clinicians; we are simply two siblings who lost our brothers to suicide and want to help provide to others the same understanding, compassion, and peer support that we found in one another.

WHO: Anyone ages 18+ who lost their sibling to suicide and wants to join a peer support group

WHEN: 8 PM (EST), 1st MONDAY & 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH

HOW: Google Meet link sent via email after signing up

*This group is exclusively for Siblings of Suicide Loss (Full, Half, Step, and legally adopted). Members who do not meet these criteria will be removed to maintain a dedicated space. Please seek out other grief resources that better match your relationship and loss.

My Next Move For Veterans

My Next Move for Veterans is designed for U.S. veterans who are current job seekers. The interactive tool helps vets learn about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, job listings, and more for over 900 different careers.
Veterans can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or by discovering civilian careers that are similar to their job in the military. Veterans can also take advantage of the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person’s interests and level of work experience.

To find our more visit: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/

O*Net Online Resource Center

The O*NET Program is the nation’s primary source of occupational information. Valid data are essential to understanding the rapidly changing nature of work and how it impacts the workforce and U.S. economy. From this information, applications are developed to facilitate the development and maintenance of a skilled workforce.

Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors on almost 1,000 occupations covering the entire U.S. economy. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated from input by a broad range of workers in each occupation.

O*NET information is used by millions of individuals every year, including those taking advantage of O*NET Online, My Next Move, and other publicly and privately developed applications. The data have proven vital in helping people find the training and jobs they need, and employers the skilled workers necessary to be competitive in the marketplace.

To find our more visit: https://www.onetonline.org/

A Wild Ride Called Life

The story of a Soldier, Retired Army Veteran, mother to two teenagers and Military Spouse dealing with life after the Army.

I share my story and talk about the daily struggles with family and personal issues (depression, PTSD, anxiety, trauma). My goal is to inspire and motivate other men and women who struggle. My mission is to end the stigma of mental health, stop suicide and let you know that you are NOT alone.

To find out more visit: www.awildridecalledlife.com

The Leftover Podcast - Support For Suicide Survivors

Melissa Bottorff-Arey became a ‘survivor mom’ when, in August of 2016, her 21-year-old son Alex, died by suicide. In an instant, her entire worldcompletely shattered. For quite some time she wasn't sure how to even survive, let alone be 'okay'. Choosing to start the journey, of picking up the leftover pieces is a hard one - but she got there. With a lot of hard work and support, she has learned to live successfully alongside her grief.

Now, having rebuilt her life, she is a persistent champion in reducing the stigma around suicide, mental health, and traumatic grief. It has become her heart's mission is to create a community of comfort, connection, and healing - specifically for grieving parents who have lost a child by suicide. She has become an author, certified as a Master Grief Companion, and a trauma-informed Funeral Celebrant. Through her weekly podcast, an online community, and speaking engagements, she helps parents step toward hope and into healing so that they too may find meaning, and even happiness once again.

Visit http://www.theleftoverpieces.com for more information.