March 28, 2014
Jacqueline Caserio knew that teen depression and suicide were difficult topics for a Girl Scout to tackle.
But after learning about several students in the Birmingham area who took their lives, the Marian High School junior and member of Girl Scout troop 40-298 decided she wanted to break through the social stigma of mental illness by creating an awareness campaign of “Hope and Help.”
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If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
