About B1

Be Aware, Be Able, and Be Prepared for your friends.

B1 is designed to be quick, informative, and target the most important aspects of youth suicide prevention. Participating in the B1 Pledge is a proactive step towards taking some of the silence out of the “Silent Epidemic.” B1 will help you to recognize signs of concern and develop a plan of action to help someone who may be struggling.

About B1

B1 is designed to be quick, informative, and target the most important aspects of youth suicide prevention. Participating in the B1 Pledge is a proactive step towards taking some of the silence out of the “Silent Epidemic.”B1 will help you to recognize warning signs and develop a plan of action to help someone who may be struggling.

The Jason Foundation

The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is an educational organization dedicated to the awareness and prevention of youth suicide through educational programs. JFI is a national organization with a network of affiliate offices. B1 began as a collaborative effort with Rascal Flatts, and it now continues with their individual and collective support.

B1 with Rascal Flatts

The purpose of B1 is to give you some of the information, tools and resources to better: Respond to a friend who may come to you for help; Recognize when a friend may be struggling with thoughts of suicide; and Prepare a plan on how you can help that friend.

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