What a Month!

I would like to personally thank each of you who participated in some way in The Kim Foundation’s suicide prevention month activities throughout September. When I reflect on when I began at The Kim Foundation in 2011, the progress and celebration that has grown around this important subject and month is so significant! It fills my heart for sure!

Grant Spotlight: Bryan Health

Organization Name: Bryan Health

Mission: To provide excellent care and promote health with a focus on quality, collaboration and compassion.

Vision: Elevate quality of life through better health.

Grant Spotlight: CenterPointe, Inc.

Organization Name: CenterPointe, Inc. 

Mission: To help the people we serve get better, sooner, for longer. 

Hope

Each September, we celebrate National Suicide Prevention Month. We continue to see too many lives being lost to suicide in our country, and in our community. We know that suicide can seem like a scary, heavy topic – and it is. But by shining a light on this important topic, and approaching it with a hopeful message, we know that we can save lives. By supporting loved ones or colleagues who may be struggling; by asking someone how they’re doing; checking in; offering a kind word or smile; letting someone know they are not alone and that there is hope and healing… all of these things can save a life. We encourage you to focus on that as we approach one of the most important months of the year.

Grant Spotlight: Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition

Organization Name: Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition

Mission: The mission of the Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition (NSSPC) is to increase awareness, decrease stigma, and implement programs throughout Nebraska aimed at suicide prevention. The NSSPC is a voluntary group made up of committed and passionate people representing public and private agencies, suicide survivors and Nebraskans interested in suicide prevention

Grant Spotlight: Carole’s House of Hope

Organization Name: Carole’s House of Hope

Mission: Carole’s House of Hope provides transitional living for young women and mothers who have aged out of foster care or otherwise experiencing homelessness.

Listening: A True Skill

Grant Spotlight: Catholic Charities of Omaha

Organization Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Inc.
Mission: As a Christ-centered organization, and with mercy as the foundation of the Church, we translate the Gospel of Jesus Christ into action and seek to transform the world by sharing God’s mercy and compassionate love with all people.

The Role of Nutrition in Mental Well-Being

The ways in which we choose to fuel our bodies have a striking impact on our mental health. While the link between physical health and diet is very well-established, emerging evidence designates a relationship between nutrition and mental well-being. Involving certain nutrients in one’s diet, promoting healthy gut health, and maintaining a generally health-conscious lifestyle promotes mental wellness.