Steps For Steph was founded in the fall of 2003 by family and friends of Stephanie Tillotson who died by suicide during her junior year of high school. So others may not have to endure this devastating loss and pain, we are committed to preventing teen suicide and promoting teen mental health through:

• education and awareness
• improved access to qualified mental health professionals
• rapid and accurate diagnosis of mental health illness
• seamless coordination of mental health care

Please help us make a difference!

Fact: In a typical classroom of 30 high school students, 2 will attempt suicide and 4-5 will seriously consider suicide. Steps For Steph is a timely and welcomed community-based effort to help address this increasing social need.

What We've Done

• StepsForSteph donated $7,564 to the Mental Health Association
• Catalyzed formation of the Suicide Prevention Coalition in the state of Delaware. In April, 2007, the coalition was recognized by President George W. Bush for its efforts.
• Employed trained professionals to teach classes on self esteem to high school students
• Sponsored parent/teen education nights at high schools
• Spoken on College Campuses
• Launched "Step into the Light" memorial walk
• Become a voice for seamless coordination of mental health programs

How You Can Help

Please store the crisis line phone number in your cell phone:

1 - 800 - 273 - TALK (8255)

Tell your friends and family about this website and its advocacy program.

Talk about your mental health.

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