Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Clark Flatt, President of the Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), who shares the story of founding the nonprofit in October 1997 after the tragic death of his youngest son, 16-year-old Jason, to the "silent epidemic" of youth suicide. Since its founding, JFI has grown to be one of the nation's leading nonprofits addressing the national health crisis of youth suicide. The Jason Foundation, their National Community Affiliates and National Awareness Affiliates create a national network of over 140 local affiliate offices in 39 states. This network makes available programs and services for all fifty states. JFI has never charged, since their inception, for any program or resource they have contracted to provide. During the interview, Clark talks about their programs and impact, how suicide impacts our communities, what we can do to help prevent this tragedy, and how the community can help.
Visit www.jasonfoundation.com or www.tnwontbesilent.com to learn more. For those needing help, call 1-800-273-TALK or text JASON to 741741.
