
It's Time to Rise Up
Suicide Prevention with Keli Keener and Daphne HillHouse
Send us Fan Mail Someone says, “I don’t know why I’m here,” and the room goes quiet. Do you change the subject, offer a quick Bible verse, or lean in and ask the question that could save a life? This week we talk with clinical social workers Keli Keener and Daphne Hillhouse about suicide awareness and suicide prevention with real-world, doable steps for friends, families, and churches. We break down why 988 matters, how it works as a 24/7 starting point for support, and how veterans can dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line and connect with VA follow-up in their area. Daphne also explains what the VA does beyond crisis response, including dedicated suicide prevention teams, outreach, training, and screening tools like the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Then we bring it home to everyday relationships. If you hear hopeless statements, you do not have to diagnose anything to respond well. We talk about taking every comment seriously, how loneliness and isolation raise risk, and why simple connection can be a powerful protective factor. Keli shares why churches should pursue suicide prevention training for leaders and members, plus practical ways to partner with community mental health centers, NAMI, and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention events. We also address the painful reality of suicide loss. Supporting survivors means showing up after the first week, speaking the loved one’s name, and handling memorials with care instead of silence. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone you love, and leave us a review so more people can find these resources. Support the show Contact us at It's Time to Rise Up Podcast Website: https://www.itstimetoriseup.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialitstimetoriseup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_official_rise_up/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@itstimetoriseuppodcast Contact us at https://itstimetoriseup.org/#contact Spotify direct link: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SzKvDQE5CIzgSFYCiI1U4?si=a24d084355f74782 Apple Podcast direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-to-rise-up/id1759633006 It's Time to Rise Up Podcast does not own the rights to any audio clips or bumper music embeds used in the episodes from third party resources. Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Sky High Broadcasting Corporation

