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We at SMILE want to thank you for your support over the years. Since our start in 1997, SMILE has worked to support teachers, counselors and medical professionals in the Northwest and we have contributed to meaningful, positive change with your contributions. SMILE will conclude our philanthropic work in 2024 and is no longer requesting donations. Again, thank you for helping us enhance resources for students and families to improve mental health and resiliency, and honor the life of Craig Toribara. We wish you all the best and a wonderful 2024.

The Forever Decision

Download Dr. Quinnett's Book

This book is intended for those thinking about suicide and for those who know, love, and counsel them. It is written by clinical psycologist, Dr. Paul Quinnett.

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Contact Us

SMILE

P.O. Box 30357

Spokane, WA 99223

1(509) 448-8886

smile@smilelifework.org

Important Links

Parents Med Guide American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Anxiety Disorders Association of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Champion Sports Medicine Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association National Alliance for the Mentally Ill National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institute of Mental Health National Institute on Drug Abuse National Mental Illness Screening Project National Suicide Prevention Lifeline QPR Institute Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network Surgeon General of the United States Washington State's Plan for Youth Suicide Prevention

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SMILE is an educational organization working on building resiliency and educating on at-risk issues affecting birth through 25 years of age. SMILE does not provide crisis counseling, emergency response, or professional consultation about suicide and its prevention. SMILE works in conjunction with, and refers to, qualified professional organizations licensed by the State of Washington to provide emergency services, including onsite evaluation of suicide risk, 24-hour telephone hotline response, and face-to-face professional evaluation and treatment services. If you are concerned about your own safety, or the safety of someone you know, please contact Frontier Behavioral Health at 509-838-4651, First Call For Help at 509-838-4428 or 911 immediately. Outside the Spokane Region call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).