This song and music video’s creation is part of the Hold On Campaign for Suicide Prevention that uses the power of art to educate, connect, express, and heal. “Hold On To Tomorrow” through its lyrics, music, and imagery beautifully raises awareness of 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, and compassionately opens up a conversation on mental health. As a public health outreach, “Hold On To Tomorrow” is very important because suicide is the 11th leading cause of death and 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 yo – 34 yo in the USA (most recent CDC statistics 2023 as published in 2025 by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention).

NJ4S COMPASS of Preferred Behavioral Health Group is funded by the State of New Jersey (Department of Children and Families) to provide free mental health counseling and evidence-based prevention group services to students attending public 6-12 schools in Ocean and Monmouth County. NJ4S also provides Tier 1 primary prevention workshops and assemblies for student k-12, and parent/staff development training opportunities focusing on mental health, suicide prevention, substance use, violence prevention, and sexual health / pregnancy prevention topics.

be nice. is an evidence-based, K-12 systematic approach to behavioral and mental health education and awareness.

Download more information:

• be nice. School E-Packet
• be nice. Team E-Packet

With knowledge comes confidence to take action when it comes to mental health.

988 Lifeline: Hispanic/Latino Mental Health

• http://988lineadevida.org/
• To reach Spanish-language line, press #2 when calling 988. You can also text “AYUDA” to 988 or chat in Spanish.

Trans Lifeline https://translifeline.org/

• A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. staffed by transgender people for transgender people.1-877-565-8860

The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

• The Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386
• TrevorText: Text START to 678-678

“Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts” https://amzn.to/4d8yASD

“What Do You Do Right Now When Your Child is Suicidal” https://amzn.to/431jdHa

Family Connections™ – Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery

https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/family-connections-managing-suicidality-trauma-recovery/

NAMI – https://naminj.org