39. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, with Jimm Greer, President of UMTR2ME

Jimm Greer is the Founder and President of UMTR2ME (pronounced “You matter to me”), an organization that provides hope, encouragement, and counseling to individuals who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. In this interview, Jimm shares his own story of struggling with mental health challenges and how those challenges led him to start UMTR2ME. THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Jimm Greer is the President and Founder of UMTR2ME (pronounced, “You Matter to Me”).UMTR2ME provides hope, encouragement, and counseling to individuals who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.Jimm Greer attempted suicide when he was in high school.Jimm had struggled with mental health challenges, depression, and so forth for much of his life.The words, “You matter to me,” are essential for someone who is going through a dark time.Jimm Greer shares a couple of stories of people who chose not to attempt suicide because of the ministry of UMTR2ME.For those who know someone who is considering suicide, it’s important not to be afraid to talk to them about it. The first question to ask is, “Why? Why are you feeling this way?”The UMTR2ME bracelets are a tool to start conversations and remind people that they do matter to someone.Jimm describes himself as having a “fierce” relationship with God.The times that Jimm feels the closest to God are also the times when he feels the farthest from God.Jimm Greer shares the story of how he started UMTR2ME. It came out of a dark moment of anger at God for not removing his mental health challenges. Jimm then changed his prayer to say, “God, I don’t want you to change me or fix me. I just want you to help me through this.” Within 72 hours, UMTR2Me was up and running.UMTR2ME’s website is www.umtr2me.org. UMTR2ME can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.UMTR2ME’s e-mail address is [email protected], and the phone number is 760-440-UMTR (8687). RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKSUMTR2ME Website:  http://umtr2me.org/E-mail:  [email protected] (8687)Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/umtr2meTwitter:  https://twitter.com/UMTR2MEInstructions to leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership:Click HERE.Click on the link that says, "Listen on Apple Podcasts."In the window that opens, click the button that says, "Open Link."  This will open iTunes.To the right of the Spiritual Life and Leadership logo, click "Ratings and Reviews."Under the heading, "Customer Reviews," click on the button that says, "Write a Review."Select the number of stars and write your review.Click submit.I'd be so grateful if you did this.  Thank you!— Links to Amazon are affiliate links.  If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.