With creativity and a personal touch, FYA aims to support those who may be struggling and de-stigmatize conversations surrounding su***de and mental health. If you are here it is probably because: 1 - you found a box and want to know more 2- we popped up in a search or 3 - your brilliant social networking led you here. Doesn't matter how you got here, we're glad you did. First things first, what i
s Find Your Anchor? Find Your Anchor (FYA) is a grassroots movement aimed at su***de prevention, awareness, and education. We are fueled by our desire to save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de and believe in the power of creativity, small acts of kindness, and community to affect change. You may have some questions…
But, wait, what exactly is Find Your Anchor? The physical form of Find Your Anchor is a small blue box filled with all kinds of goodness; 52+ Reasons to Live deck of cards, posters, a mixtape full of uplifting music, stickers, a list of resources and more. We’d love to tell you what the more is, but we don’t know ….that’s where you come in. These boxes have and are being launched throughout the country. You may see one in a library, on the subway, or even outside the zoo. The idea is that those in need should pick up the box and use it and once they are in a better spot, they should add to it and pass it on. So, who are the ones in need? That part isn’t up to us, that is up to those who find a box. If it seems like something they need, at that point in their lives…it’s all theirs; if not, they are asked to leave it for someone who is in need. But, we imagine those in need to be anyone who has been or is impacted by su***de; either because it is a thought which has crossed their mind, or because they are close to someone who has turned to su***de, or even thoughts of su***de. Su***de is a serious problem in our country; there are an estimated 45,000 su***des per year and a staggering 1.2 million attempts. That is too many. We believe that there is help, there is hope and there is an alternative. We don’t claim to have all the answers, knowing that it is unique for each person, but Find Your Anchor is one small piece in a sea of positive and safe alternatives. How did it get started? Legend has it that Find Your Anchor is the brainchild of a brilliant, but troubled artist (who was probably starving too)…actually, it doesn’t matter how it started, or even when. What matters is that it keep moving forward, that it keep growing, that we (all) keep adding to it. So, how does Facebook factor in? This is another way to Find Your Anchor, another way to connect to resources, to other people, to information, to friends. We hope that those who connect to this page will offer their own insight, add resources, leave inspiration or clarification. We don’t know exactly what it will look like, just like we don’t know exactly where each box will land – it doesn’t matter; the point is to put it out into the universe and trust that each box, this page, each person will find their anchor. What about the boxes? If you found a box, please post on the wall where you found it, if it was helpful and anything else you feel like. If you want a box, well keep your eyes open… you never know where one may turn up. Or, you can Become A Messenger or Request a Box at www.findyouranchor.us. That’s about it. Simple really. But let’s see how it grows. Thanks for visiting the page, if you have questions, please message us, we can’t wait to hear from you.
