A compassionate resource for holding on
Because your story is not over
Your life has value, and there is always hope worth holding on to. If you are struggling right now, you are not alone and help is within reach.
If you are in immediate crisis, call or text 988 the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Someone is there, any hour, ready to listen.
You are not alone in this
Holding On: A Self-Help Guide for Healing Through Suicidal Thoughts is a compassionate guide for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, overwhelming emotional pain, hopelessness, or the feeling that life is too difficult to continue. Written with empathy, understanding, and hope, this book reminds readers that they are not alone and that even in life’s darkest moments, healing is possible.
Practical ways to stay safe
More than a book about surviving a crisis, Holding On offers practical, evidence-informed strategies you can return to one moment at a time.
Understand what you feel
Learn to understand your thoughts and emotions, develop healthy coping skills, and manage overwhelming feelings through reflection exercises and grounding techniques.
Build your safety plan
Create personalized safety plans, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with hope. Take recovery one moment, one day, and one step at a time.
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Holding On: A Self-Help Guide for Healing Through Suicidal Thoughts
Written with empathy and grounded in hope, Holding On walks readers through evidence-informed strategies for surviving suicidal thoughts one moment, one breath, one day at a time. Whether you are struggling yourself or reaching out for someone you love, this compassionate guide meets you where you are and reminds you: your story is not over.
Paired with the LCH–Rising app for ongoing support, safety planning, and crisis resources.
Support that stays with you
For continued support, Holding On is paired with the LCH–Rising mobile app, creating a comprehensive ecosystem of tools and resources designed to provide ongoing emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and practical strategies that help individuals navigate difficult moments while building a path toward healing.
Reach for help. It’s a strength, not a weakness.
Explore crisis lines, safety planning, and supportive resources gathered in one place whenever you or someone you love needs them.
