Resources & Support

 If you or someone you love is struggling, please know that you are not alone. Support is available, and there are people who care deeply and want to help.

At Hope Is Legit - The Mark Pierzecki Project, we are committed to connecting individuals and families with trusted resources for support, healing, and hope.

 If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please reach out:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988 (available 24/7)
  Chat: https://988lifeline.org
• Crisis Text Line
  Text HOME to 741741
  Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
• If you are in immediate danger, please call 911

You deserve support. Asking for help is not weak, it’s one of the strongest things you can do.

For those navigating the loss of a loved one to suicide, these organizations offer compassionate support:

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
  https://afsp.org
• Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
  https://allianceofhope.org
• New Hope Center of Northville
  https://newhopecenter.net

 These organizations provide support groups, online communities, and resources designed to help individuals and families process grief and find connection with others who understand. 

• Six Feet Over
  https://www.sixfeetover.org
  A Michigan-based organization focused on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and breaking stigma through community and education.
• Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – Behavioral Health
  https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
• NAMI Michigan
  https://namimi.org

If you are looking for local counseling, grief groups, or mental health services, these organizations can help connect you to support near you.

•  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  https://www.nami.org
• Mental Health America
  https://www.mhanational.org

These organizations provide education, resources, and tools to better understand mental health and support yourself or others.

If you think someone may be struggling, your presence can make a difference:

• Start the conversation
  Ask simple, direct questions like “Are you okay?” or “Do you want to talk?”
• Listen without judgment
  Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is just listen.
• Encourage them to seek help
  Suggest talking to a trusted person, counselor, or reaching out to one of the resources above.
• Stay connected
  Check in, follow up, and remind them they are not alone.
• Take it seriously
  If someone talks about wanting to harm themselves, don’t ignore it, help them connect to immediate support.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Just showing up matters more than you know., resources, and tools to better understand mental health and support yourself or others.

Healing takes time, and no one should have to go through it alone.

Whether you are seeking support, remembering someone you love, or looking for ways to help others, we are here to stand with you.

Because even in the hardest moments, hope is legit.