SMILE,
a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, was formed after
the suicide of Craig Toribara. Many dehumanizing experiences are
forced on our youth by critical areas of society. Increasing stress
results in escalating alcohol/drug use, anorexia, bulimia, dropping
out of school, running away from home, increasing violence, and
suicide. We intend to help change this destructive trend through
education. This education will include, but not be limited to,
development and promotion of lifeskills programs, building resiliency,
healthy solutions, and awareness/prevention programs. We intend
to enable youth to find solutions to emotional pain and hope for
their futures through pamphlets, videos, CD-ROM, books, a website, "Help
Card", and other media. We will work with existing programs
and develop new ones, if needed. We intend to meet our goals by
reaching out to individuals from birth through 25 years, locally
and in other geographic areas, and educating adults on issues affecting
young people.
SMILE CONFERENCE with SMH FOR 2007 “EARLY PREVENTION, FUTURE SUCCESS” Nov. 6, 2007 with Linda Goldman as the presenter. Download Flier
Request a free copy of the "Starting Blocks" educational CD. This request is intended for professionals only. Others interested must obtain the CD through their physician, counselor, or other professionals. Download Request Form
Craig Toribara
4/21/78 - 9/12/95
In memory of all the
precious lives we have lost.
The QPR Institute™ in Partnership with
Eastern Washington University QPR stands for
Question, Persuade, and Refer Click to learn more about QPR
SMILE is pleased to offer a variety of interesting
and unique donated items for auction on EBAY as an additional
funding source to help meet our goals. Please visit EBAY seller,
smileinfeb, often to see and bid on these collectable and artistic
items. Please click on the "ebay" logo. http://members.ebay.com/ws2/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=smileinfeb
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 Spokane Mental 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).
SMILE,
a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, was formed after
the suicide of Craig Toribara. Many dehumanizing experiences are
forced on our youth by critical areas of society. Increasing stress
results in escalating alcohol/drug use, anorexia, bulimia, dropping
out of school, running away from home, increasing violence, and
suicide. We intend to help change this destructive trend through
education. This education will include, but not be limited to,
development and promotion of lifeskills programs, building resiliency,
healthy solutions, and awareness/prevention programs. We intend
to enable youth to find solutions to emotional pain and hope for
their futures through pamphlets, videos, CD-ROM, books, a website, "Help
Card", and other media. We will work with existing programs
and develop new ones, if needed. We intend to meet our goals by
reaching out to individuals from birth through 25 years, locally
and in other geographic areas, and educating adults on issues affecting
young people.
