The mission of chooselife.org is to
reverse the trajectory of teen suicide in the world.

We do this by empowering parents with the tools they need to support children’s mental health in the way they support their physical health.

 
 
 

Jason Reid lost his son to suicide.

Jason Reid faced every parent’s worst nightmare when his son Ryan died by suicide at the age of 14. This tragedy lit a fire in Jason: he pledged to eradicate teen suicide by 2030.

 
 

Moments of pain and struggle. You’ve likely experienced quite a few in your life. But do you feel like you could openly share those moments with your kids? 

What if doing just that could save their lives? 

Learn about simple changes you can make TODAY to transform your relationship with your kids and give them the tools to thrive.

 
 

Join the movement and help end teen suicide:

 
 
 

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Share this video using #tellmystory.

Help spread the word.

Use the buttons below to share directly on your own social feed.

 

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Share your own story about a struggle you have faced.

If we all talk about it, we can all start to heal.

Be sure to tag @goal.cast and @choose_life_org and include #TellMyStory.

 
 
 

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Get the happy poster in your inbox.

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We’ve developed a simple and effective tool for parents to work with their teens on connecting to emotions. Get it in your inbox today.

Donate to ChooseLife.org.

Our movement to end teen suicide depends on the generosity of our community. Consider supporting this work.

 
 
 
 

In one survey, 1 out of 5 students considered suicide.

 

From a survey of CA high school students. There is no time to wait. Help us spread our message to every parent across the US.

 
 
 
 

First watch the video, then take action.

 
 

As Seen In:

 

The Documentary:
Tell my Story

Tell My Story shares the stories of families nationwide, and introduces a new approach to mental health and suicide prevention in young people.


Learn More →
 

Watch the Previous Video:

Jason speaks out in video: My son's suicide note will change your life.


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Jason Reid lost his son to suicide two years ago. He didn’t see it coming.

Now Jason is on a mission to educate families nationwide and help young people heal. He has already reached thousands of people and changed countless lives.


Book Jason to Speak →
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ready to help? Here are your options again.

 
 
 

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Share this story, or share your own, with #tellmystory.

Use the buttons below to share directly on your own social feed, and use #tellmystory to join the conversation.

 

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Get the Happy Poster in your Inbox, or donate to ChooseLife.org.

The poster is a simple yet effective tool: a first step to connect to our feelings. Donations help this movement grow.

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Learn more about ChooseLife.org

Go deeper into our mission and work to end teen suicide by 2030. We do this by sharing resources and personal stories and ensuring every teen knows they are not alone.